Crazed Psycho Bedbugs They are Here... They are Everywhere!! Good Night, Sleep Tight... Maybe?? You've heard the term "Crazy as a Bedbug." Where did that come from? It comes from people watching bedbugs on their mattresses. Their movements are insane. They zig. They zag. They run. They stop. Then run in different directions. Where are they? They could be everywhere. Not just on mattresses. They like drawers too. You know, where you keep your underwear. They also like purses, stuffed animals, bus seats and airplanes. All places that they can hide until they attack. Some say that bed bugs are not insane, but are playing mind games with people. And, if they are, it works. There are articles online that describe how bed bugs drive some people over the wall. This information is online in publications or web sites including the Mayo Clinic, Centers for Disease Control, CNN, Cleveland Clinic and the New York Times. However, we don't quote from them as we don't consider them credible sources. Publications need to be sold at the checkout counters in grocery stores for us to consider them credible. So, why are bed bugs in bed? Because they want something. They want something from you. Your blood. Yep. They are the vampires of the insect world. They generally are active at night when people are sleeping. That's when they attack. And it's not just the bite that a victim endures. It's also the itch. Bed bug bites itch. Big time. In addition, many people are allergic to whatever the bed bugs leave when they get bitten. So many people hurt from the bites, itch from the attack and have an uncomfortable rash from an allergic reaction. Not pleasant. So what can you do if you have bed bugs in your bed? (1) You can use pesticides. However, it might cause problems for Rover and Kitty if they jump in bed with you. (2) Another solution is to steam everything. With really hot steam. Your mattresses, box springs, drawers. Any place that they could be hiding. The steam kills them instantly. (3) Or, the fool proof solution. Open a First Secure Community Bank Holiday Club account. It is similar to the old Christmas Club accounts but with a name change. You pick out an amount to invest per week. Anywhere from $10 to $100. And, next November, you'll receive a check for everything that you put in plus interest. How does that help with bed bugs? Well, depending on how much you invest, you may have enough money to buy a new mattress, box springs and maybe even some bedding. If you throw out the old stuff, the bed bugs go with it. The First Secure Community Bank of Joliet will not only help you with your banking needs but your bed bug needs also. We're on the corner of Essington and Caton Farm Roads. We're waiting for you. 111 st FIRST SECURE COMMUNITY BANK OF JOLIET We're not just your bank, we're your neighbor! Joliet's Locally-Owned and Locally-Managed Billion Dollar Community Bank 2398 Essington Rd (Corner of Essington and Caton Farm Rd) (815) 230-8000 Visit 1stsecurebank.com MEMBRA FDICT EQUAL THATSING LENDER TODAY! FREE Pet Pictures with Santa Claus Saturday, December 9 10am -1pm Bring your pet to Joliet for FREE pictures with Santa Claus! Everyone Welcome! Available to both customers and non-customers. Open a Holiday Club Account! Have more money set aside for next year's holiday gifts! Save for next year Earn interest Coupon books and electronic options are available Come in for all the details! Crazed Psycho Bedbugs They are Here ... They are Everywhere !! Good Night , Sleep Tight ... Maybe ?? You've heard the term " Crazy as a Bedbug . " Where did that come from ? It comes from people watching bedbugs on their mattresses . Their movements are insane . They zig . They zag . They run . They stop . Then run in different directions . Where are they ? They could be everywhere . Not just on mattresses . They like drawers too . You know , where you keep your underwear . They also like purses , stuffed animals , bus seats and airplanes . All places that they can hide until they attack . Some say that bed bugs are not insane , but are playing mind games with people . And , if they are , it works . There are articles online that describe how bed bugs drive some people over the wall . This information is online in publications or web sites including the Mayo Clinic , Centers for Disease Control , CNN , Cleveland Clinic and the New York Times . However , we don't quote from them as we don't consider them credible sources . Publications need to be sold at the checkout counters in grocery stores for us to consider them credible . So , why are bed bugs in bed ? Because they want something . They want something from you . Your blood . Yep . They are the vampires of the insect world . They generally are active at night when people are sleeping . That's when they attack . And it's not just the bite that a victim endures . It's also the itch . Bed bug bites itch . Big time . In addition , many people are allergic to whatever the bed bugs leave when they get bitten . So many people hurt from the bites , itch from the attack and have an uncomfortable rash from an allergic reaction . Not pleasant . So what can you do if you have bed bugs in your bed ? ( 1 ) You can use pesticides . However , it might cause problems for Rover and Kitty if they jump in bed with you . ( 2 ) Another solution is to steam everything . With really hot steam . Your mattresses , box springs , drawers . Any place that they could be hiding . The steam kills them instantly . ( 3 ) Or , the fool proof solution . Open a First Secure Community Bank Holiday Club account . It is similar to the old Christmas Club accounts but with a name change . You pick out an amount to invest per week . Anywhere from $ 10 to $ 100 . And , next November , you'll receive a check for everything that you put in plus interest . How does that help with bed bugs ? Well , depending on how much you invest , you may have enough money to buy a new mattress , box springs and maybe even some bedding . If you throw out the old stuff , the bed bugs go with it . The First Secure Community Bank of Joliet will not only help you with your banking needs but your bed bug needs also . We're on the corner of Essington and Caton Farm Roads . We're waiting for you . 111 st FIRST SECURE COMMUNITY BANK OF JOLIET We're not just your bank , we're your neighbor ! Joliet's Locally - Owned and Locally - Managed Billion Dollar Community Bank 2398 Essington Rd ( Corner of Essington and Caton Farm Rd ) ( 815 ) 230-8000 Visit 1stsecurebank.com MEMBRA FDICT EQUAL THATSING LENDER TODAY ! FREE Pet Pictures with Santa Claus Saturday , December 9 10am -1pm Bring your pet to Joliet for FREE pictures with Santa Claus ! Everyone Welcome ! Available to both customers and non - customers . Open a Holiday Club Account ! Have more money set aside for next year's holiday gifts ! Save for next year Earn interest Coupon books and electronic options are available Come in for all the details !