Across the country bed bugs are on the rise, and Seattle is no exception. Pest control services in Seattle and surrounding Washington areas say they are getting more and more cases of the tiny, bloodsucking insect. With apartments, hotels, and businesses becoming infested, there’s no safe place to turn. But Seattle exterminators say there are some steps people can take to alleviate the problem. If you suspect you have the pesky critters, the first thing to do is wash all clothing and linen in hot water, and then dry them in high temperatures. If the problem persists, fumigation is an option, with some exterminating services utilizing heat to eradicate the bed bugs throughout the house.