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Bed bugs, those unsavory and unattractive bloodsuckers, are found in all countries on every continent. Their presence was greatly reduced in developed countries over the last 50 to 60 years, but recently they have made a comeback. More pest than health hazard, they travel undetected from place to place in a variety of ways.

Bed bugs were introduced to the new world by the early colonists who ferried them to the Americas aboard old sailing ships. They were widespread in America and Canada, but native American villages did not suffer from the infestation. Contemporaneous surveys revealed that up to a third of all homes in some cities were havens for these pests. In low-income areas virtually 100 percent of homes were infested. Almost everyone in the early 20th century had seen or been bitten by a bed bug.

There are several types of bed bugs. The common household bed bug is the one found worldwide. The tropical bed bug is found in warm climates such as Florida and infest poultry and bats. The aptly named bat bug attacks bats primarily but won't turn down a meal of blood from a human host within its reach. The Mexican chicken bug is mostly found in North America and chooses its victims from domestic birds and fowl on poultry farms. Barn swallow bugs invade swallow nests and feed on these birds but will settle for human blood when birds migrate.

Bed bugs travel from one place to another in any number of ways. Their small size--4 to 5mm for an adult--allows them to hide in tiny crevices in luggage, mattresses, new and used furniture items and even your child's duffel bag that he brings home from college. They vary in color from pale to deep reddish-brown. Bed bugs reproduce prolifically and are hardy enough to adjust to most environments. You can find them in penthouses and flophouses and anywhere they have access to warm-blooded hosts.

Some misconceptions about bed bugs include the false belief that they can jump and fly. They do neither. They simply crawl from their hiding places such as mattress folds, pillowcases and bedspreads, inject an anesthetic and anti-blood clotting saliva into the usually sleeping victim and feed on the blood. Although they are a major headache they are not believed to carry or transmit human diseases. Their bites leave small welts but cause no real injury or sickness.

To prevent infestation by bed bugs you must first detect their presence. Search for small blood spots from crushed bugs, fecal matter and signs of bites on arms, legs and other body parts. Determine the exact species by consulting an exterminator who can also take the necessary action to eradicate the pests. Carefully clean all bed items regularly to kill adults and eggs. Steam cleaning carpets can rid them of bugs living there. Overall good hygiene can alleviate bed bugs and prevent re-infestation. Be careful to observe all instructions when using any pesticides.

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This place is terrible, stay away!

The carpets were torn apart and had stains. The walls had holes and the wall paper torn. The room smelt like mildew. The bath tubs were dirty, old and cracked. The bathroom tile was cracked, dirty, etc. The beds were so so, until bed bugs started biting. The AC was noisy, but worked great!

The staff was nice and did their best to resolve issues such as room change, but the rooms were all the same. Every room I saw (total of 10) were in similiar conditions (except the bed bug and the hole in the wall).

A letter was written to the management staff of our dissatisfaction, etc and to contact me back, but I have yet to hear from them.

Just stay away, its a dump. You can find better places to stay cheaper in Tumon area.

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A California couple's vacation in Manhattan was ruined when they discovered bed bugs in their hotel room.

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A viral video showing the bed bugs a California couple found on the mattress in their New York City hotel room will make your skin crawl.

In the six-minute clip,Elgin Ozlen of Long Beach, Calif., flips over the mattress at the Astor on the Park hotel to reveal black clusters of scurrying bugs.

"An infestation where my girlfriend slept last night..." Ozlen says in the clip. "I can't believe it. They're everywhere on the bed. I hope no one ever stays in here again."

Ozlen goes on to show a horrifying rash covering his girlfriend's body.

Ozlen and his girlfriend splurged on the $400-a-night Central Park hotel to celebrate New Year's Eve and his 30th birthday. He told the New York Daily News the getaway was ruined after his girlfriend received more than 75 bites spread across her fingers, toes, arms and stomach. The couple missed the ball drop on New Year's Eve, and on New Year's Day they had tickets to see the Rockette's but never made it to the show.

Katie Phillips of Australia was also staying at the Astor on the Park over New Year's and told ABC News her stay was "near perfect" and she didn't find any bugs in her room.

Ozlen's video has received nearly a million page views since he posted it on Jan. 1.

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Bed Bugs – Clermont County, Ohio General Health District

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An increasing number of bed bug complaints are being seen in Clermont County. This is not surprising given the flurry of activity around bed bugs in surrounding areas. Immigration, international travel and restrictions in the use of effective pesticides are suspected in the rising number of bed bug infestations.

Although bed bugs are not known to spread disease from person to person the bites can cause severe reactions. Bed bugs are difficult to treat. Treatment can take several months and be very costly taking an emotional and financial toll on families. Bed bugs can be found anywhere. They are not selective of their habitat only that they like cracks and crevices to hide in and a human host.

Bed bugs are small (about inch), brown, oval-shaped, flat insects which inhabit human dwellings. They hide during the day, and feed on people at night while they are sleeping. Their bite produces white welts which may itch severely. The bugs can be crushed by a sleeper during the night and leave bloodstains on the sheets. If these signs are present the first place to look for the bugs is on the mattress, particularly in the seams.

Bed bugs lay eggs every day (1 to 12) on rough surfaces or in cracks where they stick. The eggs hatch in 6 to 17 days, and the nymphs can feed immediately. The nymphs are much smaller and white, but turn red when theyve had a blood meal. Bed bugs reach maturity after five molts in about 21 days. Adults can live 12 to 18 months without a blood meal.

Bed bugs will hide in every place they can find, behind light switch covers, in electronics, toys, furniture, clothing, picture frames, and knick-knacks. If there is a severe infestation bed bugs may be seen during the day on the walls or ceiling.

Infested items which cannot be treated must be discarded, or sealed in bags and stored 12-18 months until the bed bugs die. Mattresses can be treated with an appropriate pesticide, and then sealed in a plastic mattress bag. Bed bugs can be effectively eliminated from clothing, curtains, and bed linens by washing them in hot water and/or drying for 15 to 30 minutes on the hot setting. Dry clothing should be kept sealed in plastic bags until needed. Upholstered furniture is difficult to treat, and professional steam cleaning may be required.

Without treatment bed bugs will spread to every part of a home, so begin treatment as soon as they are discovered. Hiring a professional licensed exterminator is strongly recommended. The chemical treatment of a bed bug infestation is best left to a professional exterminator. Only a licensed exterminator has access to the restricted use pesticides which are most effective. The pesticides available to non-licensed persons will probably not achieve effective control. Also, the indiscriminate use of pesticides can create an environmental hazard, or a health hazard, and can cause pests to develop a resistance to pesticides.

If self-treating, look for a pesticide labeled for use against bedbugs. A pesticide which is not labeled for use against a particular bug will not kill that bug. Insect repellents with DEET will not repel bedbugs. There is currently no known chemical safe for use on humans which will repel bed bugs.

Whether a professional exterminator is hired or not, there are things the occupantsshould do to control bed bugs. In addition to the things already mentioned, it is important to eliminate clutter. Bed bugs will be difficult or impossible to eradicate if there is clutter such as clothing and toys on the floor. The home should be vacuumed daily, and the bag emptied or discarded (bed bugs can crawl out of the bag). Bed bugs should not be smashed and left on the wall as the bedbug may contain an egg which will hatch. Spraying bed bugs with 90% isopropyl rubbing alcohol will kill them on contact. Isopropyl alchohol should only be used for spot treatment to kill single insects. It should not be used for treatment of furniture or a home.Keep in mind that alcohol is a solvent which may mark furniture finishes.

Bed bugs are brought into a home by several means. An occupant can bring them home on used furniture picked out of dumpsters, or brought from infested homes. They can hitch a ride on clothing, bags, bedding, and toys when visiting an infested home. Visitors who live in an infested home can carry bedbugs to other homes. Bedbugs can travel through the walls from an infested unit in an apartment building to other units.

If bed bugs or other vermin are found in a rental unit the landlord or manager is responsible for hiring an exterminator since an exterminator cannot treat without the owners permission.Surrounding units should be checked for bedbugs, and treated if necessary. As a rule pesticides should not be applied where no pests are found.

If forced to visit a home which is known or suspected to be infested with bed bugs avoid sitting, particularly on upholstered furniture, and especially avoid sleeping in the home. If possible, wear a coverall, and change clothes immediately after leaving the infested home. Bag clothing or other items which may be contain bed bugs, and wash or treat as soon as possible.

Bed bug infestations can be costly, and are very aggravating. It is best to avoid an infestation. One bed bug or one egg brought home can start an infestation. Carefully check any used furniture brought home. Check mattresses even if they are bought new before bringing them into your home. Be careful who you visit, and who you invite into your home.

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