Not too long ago, there was a slew of news stories about bedbugs in New York. Just Google "new york" and "bedbug" and you'll get a bunch of articles. Here's a more informational page on bedbugs. Seems like the general consensus is that they're pretty darn hard to get rid of even in the best of circumstances and that hygiene has little to do with getting an infestation.

"Don't let the bedbugs bite"? Hah! Easier said than done... <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />