EPA Prevents Pesticide Use That Would Cut Down On Hotel Bed Bugs

See Economic Consequences of Bed Bugs and EPA Policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Blog. Excerpt:

"The greens and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson have dismissed the nation’s bed bug problem as a nuisance because the critters don’t transmit diseases as they feed on humans while they sleep. Accordingly, they think it’s fine to continue using government regulations to limit access to pesticide products that could help solve the problem.

Jackson might not think itchy welts or the stress associated with being eaten by bugs at night don’t pose problems, but what about the economic effects on hotels and businesses struggling with these pests? The Connecticut legislature is actually considering a bill that would require hotels to disclose whether they have ever had bed bugs before — a move that will simply chase away business. Consumers can already check the privately run bed bug registry online."