Entomologist Lou Sorkin is a beloved friend of the New York City bed bug-sufferer community, and a generous and trusted adviser to New York vs Bed Bugs. His generosity in answering questions and his commitment to ensuring that we all know our bed bugs is inspiring. He can be found most reliably at the bedbugger yahoo group, listening and providing advice. (Note: the yahoo group is a support group that preceded and is unrelated to bedbugger.com, where Lou checks in from time to time and where his advice is also cherished!)
His photographs are remarkable and if you haven’t bookmarked them yet, you must. (I see his latest photos were uploaded December 13—but, I must warn you, not for the squeamish.)
This one is iconic:
First instar bed bug on left forefinger while it is feeding. L. Sorkin.
Lou is always careful to tell us about a common error, the “incorrect search image” problem. He wants to make sure that we all know what bed bug nymphs look like. When websites and publications show photos of adult bed bugs only, they are missing a tremendous opportunity to educate.
We are extremely, incredibly grateful to Lou for everything he does for New Yorkers who are suffering from this 21st century plague pest. (Must remember that positive thinking thing.)
We’ll know when New York City has a real bed bug task force simply by checking to see if Lou is a part of it.
New York vs Bed Bugs hopes to bring you good things with Lou’s help. Next year!
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Hello, Mr. Sorkin I uploaded nine photos and I wanted you to comment on the photos before September 1st if possible. I had to file legal action against my landlord due to the fact that he did not hold up to his end of the bargain on having my furniture steamed cleaned. The landlord claimed that he was in the hospital and did not do anything to help me in my situation. I would greatly appreciate it if you could do me the favor to comment on these photos.
Let me see your photos– please supply a link.