Bed bugs are a growing problem across the United States, and Lamesa is no exception. Although rare here only a few years ago, that’s no longer the case, according to Mackie Nelson with M&M Exterminators. “We’ve really seen an explosion around here the past couple of years, and it’s only getting worse and worse,” Nelson said this past week. In business here for 21 years, Nelson said he didn’t get his first call about bed bugs until about five years ago. Now they are getting 5-8 calls per week. Robert Davis with Davis Furniture said they also are seeing a number of people coming into ...