My name is Caryn and I suffered bedbugs twice in my life, in 2004 and 2007. I chronicled my 2004 experience on a blog, and I have information below contrasting my two experiences. I am pleased that bedbugs have gotten…
Happy to say it was oh-so long ago that I had experience with bedbugs. 2004 In 2004, I suffered a bed bug infestation that lasted approximately 4 months. I had several treatments from a professional exterminator and followed all of…
Caryn is the heart, soul, and conscience of About.com. I had the honor of serving as her supervisor for several years and watching her grow both personally and professionally. Her knowledge of how to build strong Web content and optimize…
Ms. Caryn Solly is a true professional and 21st century communicator. Not only does she have an uncanny insight into the minds of the Internet public, but Caryn is also a masterful writer and speaker. I recommend her to anyone…
August 11The second leg of my flight home from vacation is cancelled, a 3:15pm flight from Charlotte to La Guardia. I finish a book, wander around the terminal, and make small talk with various colorful characters at the airport bars,…
July 31I decide not to finish the laundry. I want the exterminator to come back, and it’s pointless to fill my closet and drawers if I’m just going to empty them again. I leave another message for the exterminator. I…
10:37amI try to call the building manager, Elliot, to tell him I’ve seen more bed bugs. He’s not in. I’m told to try calling back later. I didn’t say why I was calling. 12:05amI call Elliot again. The woman who…
9:15amI wake up naturally. No alarm. I’ve taken the day off work to witness the death and destruction of that which is the bane of my current existence. I roll over and check my phone. One voicemail. Brady is on…
8:45amI look at myself in the mirror. I have about five welts on my neck. My neck! I haven’t been bitten on the neck before. They must know the end is near. 10:15pmI’m on the 7 train heading home. A…
