The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control have issued a health advisory involving pesticides used for controlling bed bugs.
DHHS had this to say about bed bugs.
“Bedbugs have spread and are believed to be widely present throughout our state. While direct human health problems related to bed bug bites are uncommon, these pests can result in indirect health problems such as pesticide exposure/poisoning, as cited in the attached Health Advisory. Providers are encouraged to include pesticide use advice to those patients dealing with bedbug problems, and to be on the lookout for patients presenting with health issues related to pesticide exposure.
The University of Nebraska Agriculture Extension office has done an excellent job compiling materials and references that can help you and your patients address this problem:
http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resources/bedbug263.shtml“
To read the CDC’s health advisory visit their website by clicking this link.