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Don’t bring me Bed Bugs
I must admit that after recently traveling and staying in a beautiful hotel, I
found myself wondering if there could have been sharing our accommodations. I,
like many other people assumed because we stayed at an expensive hotel that
looked clean, there couldn’t possibly be a bed bug problem or infestation. Just
the sight of a few bed bugs, visible and moving along the seams and crevices on
furniture in a hotel usually means the hotel is already dealing with a heavy
infestation of bed bugs. If you do see a hotel bed bug, the scary thing is that
bed bugs are nocturnal and just the fact that you see one suggests there may be
millions of full grown bed bugs looking for a source of food. Since there are
usually only one or two people in a room it means they are looking for you!
So, if you don’t want to take any bed bugs home with you, be careful of your
clothing and luggage, at even the most posh hotel or resort. There are several
things you can do to protect yourself when leaving the hotel that you think may
have bed bugs. So that you don’t take a few bed bugs home with you can take some
precautions before you get back to your home and cause havoc with other members
of your family.
Buy some type of natural insect bed bug spray repellent and spray your luggage
thoroughly. Choose a bed bug spray that contains sodium lauryl sulfate. Powders
are also an option. Diatomaceous earth is a great choice and will provide long
term protection. Remove your clothing from your suitcase but place in a plastic
bag before you put them in your dresser drawers. Also, keep your suitcase off
the floor and your bed. You can also lay your clothing in a dry bathtub. Bed
bugs usually are not in tubs because of their smooth surface, they much rather
wooden items.
Try following these tips and carefully check your clothes and bags before
packing to leave the hotel. If you do bring bed bugs home with you, natural
sprays and powders are great for bed bug elimination. These products along with
proper cleaning with a good enzyme cleaner will wipe out bed bug populations and
render you home free and clear of bed bugs. Getting rid of bed bugs can be an
exhausting task. It is very important to take control of any bed bug infestation
immediately for best results.
By: Bradley Skierkowski