How To Prevent Bed Bugs When Traveling – Go Backpacking

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After my confession of getting bed bugs myself, I thought I would at least post some tips on how to prevent bed bugs when traveling from the research I did after getting them in Asia.

In the last 10 years, bed bug infestations has quadrupled. Its not just hostels either, as 4-5 star hotels are getting hit with the same problem too. Bed bugs do not discriminate and the traveler is the most susceptible to getting a case of them. Since most countries in the world have outlawed the chemical DDT, bed bugs are coming back in a whole new way!

To be honest, there really isnt a full proof way of detecting bed bugs in a roomI know thats not what you wanted to hear, is it. They can be hiding anywhere, strike anytime and it almost takes a case of them infecting someone before you can diagnose what it was.

Bed bugs can live as long as 18 months without having to feed. Odds are, you might have stayed in a bug infested room already but nothing happened because they werent out on the prowl the night you slept.

That being said, you can still check for signs. A good traveler should always ask to see the room first, but before you go straight to the bathroom once you hit the light, go to the bed first. The bugs are nocturnal and only move around when its dark, so the best time for seeing signs (or one) of them is right after the light is turned on.

Things to look for when inspecting a room:

Tips on how to avoid bed bugs:

What to do if you get infested:

Links to sites with good info on this subject:

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