Bed bugs are a major problem—and they're only getting worse. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans either has bed bugs, or knows someone who does? Join Michael Aranda and dive into the creepy crawly world of bed bugs and learn what you can do to prevent an infestation in this new episode of SciShow!
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