{"id":1635,"date":"2017-09-07T19:23:12","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2020-11-03T14:46:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T20:16:22","slug":"when-traveling-bites-checking-for-bed-bugs-in-5-quick-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/when-traveling-bites-checking-for-bed-bugs-in-5-quick-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"When Traveling Bites – Checking For Bed Bugs In 5 Quick Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Checking<\/h2>\n

Goodnight, sleep tight, don\u2019t let the bed bugs bite. \ud83d\udc1c<\/h2>\n

Not checking for bed bugs will certainly turn your restful sleep into a waking nightmare! Eke!<\/p>\n

From 5-star resorts to that horror-film inn off the highway, it’s always best to know you’re in clean sheets.<\/p>\n

And while this isn’t the most pleasant of topics, screening your travel digs for bed bugs is something you have to be aware of and prepared for.<\/p>\n

First, a few myths to debunk before we get into your speedy bed bug checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TRUE<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Bed bugs eat blood<\/strong>
\nYep. Tiny little vampires. They can host on any warm-blooded animal but their preference is human. \ud83e\udd15<\/p>\n

\u2022 They are large enough to see
\n<\/strong>Adults are about apple seed in size.<\/p>\n

\u2022 They do not jump
\n<\/strong>True. They cannot fly and do not jump. Their preferred mode of transport is hitchhiking. Seriously:<\/p>\n

\u2022 They are hitchhikers
\n<\/strong>Meaning they cling to stuff and can travel from stuff to stuff. \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

FALSE<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Bed bugs are only found in run-down dirty places
\n<\/strong>Simply not true. Because bed bugs are such good hitchhikers they can easily hop a ride on personal belongings and once inside they spread rapidly.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bed bugs spread disease
\n<\/strong>There is no risk of catching a disease from these guys. What they will leave most people with are red itchy bites.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bed bugs only live on beds
\n<\/strong>The bed is one of many areas these blood-suckers can hide. They can be found any place people gather including other places in a hotel room, schools, offices, retail stores, and even public transportation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bed bugs only bite in the dark
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s a common myth that bed bugs are afraid of the light. If they\u2019re hungry, they don\u2019t care what time it is.<\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

What do bed bugs look like?<\/h2>\n
\"Checking
By Content Providers(s): CDC\/ Harvard University, Dr. Gary Alpert; Dr. Harold Harlan; Richard Pollack. Photo Credit: Piotr Naskrecki<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mahogany to red-brown
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Flat oval-shaped when unfed, swollen and elongated when fed
\n<\/strong>\u2022 1\/4 inch long<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Found throughout the world
\n\u2022 Totally, utterly, disgusting\u00a0\ud83e\udd22
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that you’re sufficiently creeped out, here’s your 5 step action plan when checking for bed bugs:<\/b><\/h2>\n

STEP 1: Reviews<\/b><\/h2>\n

The very first step is doing your research before you book your accommodations. Read the reviews. Hands down they are the best way to vet your choice and will not be sugar-coated.<\/p>\n

If there have been any past bed bug outbreaks you will be sure to read about them in a review. Guests that have experienced this nightmare first hand want to warn others.<\/p>\n

On top of reading up on the specific accommodations, you will be booking it is also advised by those in the know aka Pest Strategies<\/strong><\/a> (they literally wrote the book on bed bugs), that you consult the bed bug registry.<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cPerhaps one of the greatest tools built to defend against a potential bed bug nightmare is the bed bug registry!\u00a0Taken from\u00a0their website, “The Bed Bug Registry<\/a> is a\u00a0free, public database of user-submitted bed bug reports from across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2006, the site has collected about 20,000 reports covering 12,000 locations.”<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s important to remember the user-submitted reports could be outdated or be inaccurate\u00a0in their reporting but could put you on alert if you book travel in an affected area.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

STEP 2: Pack your bed bug inspection kit<\/b><\/h2>\n

You want access to a flashlight (the one on your phone is fine but it doesn\u2019t hurt to have a mini one packed away).<\/p>\n

A credit card, a large plastic bag for your luggage while you inspect and a pair of rubber gloves. Just in case you find something you rather have not found.<\/p>\n

STEP 3: Check-in day<\/b><\/h2>\n

Once you arrive at your room, do not unpack!<\/p>\n

Place your luggage and all personal belongings into the large plastic bags your brought for that purpose and place everything into the bathtub (the washroom gets the most cleaning attention hands down). And prepare for your bed bug inspection.<\/p>\n

STEP 4: Inspection time<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s time for your full inspection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You now know what these little guys look like but they leave other evidence as well. In addition to spotting a live bug, look for rusty dark marks. These marks may be from their feces or shells and are a strong sign of infestation.<\/p>\n

Slap those gloves on, grab your flashlight and credit card and you’re ready to inspect. Start at the top of the following list and check off each one as you go:<\/p>\n

Bedding
\n<\/strong>Remove all bedding down to the bottom sheet, look for the telltale red marks or bug activity.<\/p>\n

Mattress<\/strong>
\nStrip off the top sheet and scrutinize the top of the mattress.<\/p>\n

Then examine the seam using your credit card to run along it all the way around. It may uncover hiding bugs, shells or bed bug poop (or hopefully nothing). Flip the mattress and check the other side the same way you did the top.<\/p>\n

Boxsprings<\/strong>
\nWhile the mattress is pulled out give the box spring and headboard a once-over, checking corner to corner, top, sides, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Under bed frame<\/strong>
\nPop your head underneath the bed frame and use that flashlight to check that there are no suspicious signs there.<\/p>\n

All other furniture<\/strong>
\nOne by one, inspect all furniture in the room.<\/p>\n

The nightstand, the dresser drawers. Look on, inside and around everything. Give special attention to any upholstered chairs, couches, pillows, etc.<\/p>\n

Electrical switch plates<\/strong>
\nAnother sneaky area that bed bugs hide are electrical switch plates<\/p>\n

Door and window moldings
\n<\/strong>Don\u2019t overlook these seemingly innocent areas.<\/p>\n

Run your credit card behind and around moldings and baseboards to clear them of activity. Any crack or crevice an apple-seed sized bug can squeeze into is worth vetting before you settle in.<\/p>\n

Curtains<\/strong>
\nIf your room is furnished with curtains or blinds they should also be checked. Peer into the folds with your flashlight from top to bottom.<\/p>\n

Picture frames, wallpaper & books
\n<\/strong>Sometimes bed bugs find homes in more unexpected areas.<\/p>\n

Peeling or loose wallpaper, pages of a book, or around picture frames can also be hang-outs for these guys. Take note of your environment and inspect accordingly.<\/p>\n

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STEP 5: Post Inspection<\/b><\/h2>\n

Depending on your results do 1 of 2 things. Either unpack, kick back, and rest easy; OR if the worst-case scenario has come true and you\u2019re concerned or convinced that there is an infestation in your room do the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Take photos of any bed bug findings (where you found the rusty dark marks)
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Immediately alert management and get them to have a look to acknowledge the evidence
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Ask for your money back
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Request a bug-free room or try and change hotels
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Report to the booking agency
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Leave a review<\/strong><\/p>\n

This all may seem quite overboard but a little prevention and prep can save you a lot of time, energy, and money when dealing with bed bugs after the fact<\/em>. This time spent is a tiny fraction of your trip and will give you peace of mind once you either dispel or confirm your fears with these 5 quick steps.<\/p>\n

If it turns out despite your best efforts you end up returning home with some unwelcome guests our friends over at Tips Bulletin<\/a> have put together a list of 6 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bed Bugs<\/a>\u00a0you should read up on here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have you had a bed bug encounter? Comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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