“I am concerned now that I know about it. I don't think it is really pleasant to have things sucking your blood.”

— Jenny Stern, Free State High School junior, Lawrence

“Yeah, I think I am going to have some troubles going to sleep tonight.”

— Ryan Loecker, cashier, Lawrence

“I guess I'm not that concerned because I hadn't heard anything about it.”

— Kevin Friedl, casino operations director, Woodland Park, Colo.

“I am moderately concerned about it. We haven't been staying in hotels for a long time.”

— Carina Wade, high school senior, Raytown, Mo.