ELI5 Bed Bugs - why they came back after nearly being eradicated?

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What are bed bugs? Can you see them? How long have they been around? We thought we had eradicated them at one point in the mid-20th century but why did they come back? Are there any health risks? How do I tell if I have them, and how does one get rid of bed bugs?
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ELI5 Bed Bugs - why they came back after nearly being eradicated?

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