The Bedbug [1916]

A clear urgent call to understand what once frightened houses into silence-and what still speaks to us today through a century of quiet struggle against pests.The Bedbug [1916] by Charles Lester Marlatt is more than a manual; it's a window into early twentieth century america's approach to home health and order. Framed as a practical illustrated pest guide it unfolds as a humane methodical guide to household pest management pairing clear strategies with a grounded sense of sanitation hygiene practices. Read as a pest control manual and a homeowner pest guide it remains a vital artefact for readers curious about empires of urban living the science of entomology in the 1910s and the roots of american urban pest control.Historically significant and richly contextual this volume sits at the crossroads of united states pest literature and the broader story of public health reform. Its enduring value lies in how Marlatt codifies observation method and care-turning fear into informed action and curiosity into clear practical solutions. For casual readers drawn to classic literature and for collectors who prize well-preserved cultural treasures this edition offers a tangible link to a pivotal era in pest management literature. Out of print for decades Alpha Editions restores The Bedbug for today's readers and for future generations. More than a reprint it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure that respects its heritage while inviting new discovery.