1. How can people be aware of the possibility of bedbugs while traveling?
A:
With Bed Bugs on the rise and statistics showing that more and more
people are getting them, it is important to know that everyone has a
chance of sleeping with Bed Bugs. From the most expensive hotel to
Grandma's house, Bed Bugs can be anywhere. However by just being aware
of the likelihood and doing visual inspections, you can dramatically
decrease your changes of taking them home.
Simple research of your hotel to see if there are any reports of it as having Bed Bugs is a great first step: You can use bedbugregistry.com to begin your search. Often you can find the exact room that has had them!
2. How might they notice bedbugs at home?
A:
Become familiar with what a Bed Bug looks like and the markings/stains
they leave. Look at the type of reaction people have to being bit from
Bed Bugs, often it resembles a mosquito bite. This way if your child
complains of bites or itchiness, you can be better educated on the
possibility of it being a bed bug or not. (A simple google search will
give you more images than you would want to see)
Even
if you haven't been bit, you should still routinely inspect for Bed
Bugs. Bed Bugs are called hitchhikers for a reason and can show up at
any time.
Check
the mattress, headboard, frame and pictures. You should even check
couches, dresser drawers, and curtains Bed Bugs can hide almost
anywhere.
3. What are some ways people can prevent bedbugs?
A:
This is where knowledge is KEY! The EPA has stated being proactive
and using an environmentally friendly regime is showing to be the most
effective way to avoid and prevent Bed Bugs. Using Bed Bug encasements
on your mattress (Wallmart or Target has great ones), washing your sheet
once a week, keeping an all natural Bed Bug spray around your house and
when you travel like EucoClean (www.eucoclean.com),
and vacuuming your beds routinely are very easy and inexpensive ways to
reduce your risk of getting these creepy crawlers in your bed.
4. What do people need to do once they discover Bed Bugs, either while at home or away?
A:
Home: Don't rush to throw out all your furniture and redecorate.
Remember Bed Bugs hide inside walls and along base boards and can live
6-9 months on 1 feeding. If you discover you have Bed Bugs, you need to
start a treatment immediately. Identifying Bed Bugs early, help you to
eliminate them yourself with the All Natural Steps I mentioned above.
Traveling:
If you discover Bed Bugs in your room immediately ask to be
transferred and make sure you inform them about the Bed Bugs. When you
arrive home wash everything in hot water, and vacuum your bags inside
and out.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary bottle of EucoClean as a thank you for this post.
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