Bug experts say bed bugs are around at an alarming rate. There was a program on tv where they said your best bet is to get a new bed. If that's not an option, wrap your mattress up in a mattress protector (you can buy them at any bedding store). That will at least contain them till they suffocate inside the protector. Wash ALL bed linens in hot water. Dry on hot. That's all I can remember.

Good luck, Lute. I hope you find a solution to the problem. Bed bugs are awful!!!