You've prepared yourself for the perfect vacation. You'll be staying at a five-star hotel in a tropical paradise, complete with all of the luxuries you'd expect, and maybe a little something you didn't expect: bed bugs. Even in the fanciest hotels, bed bug infestations are anything but rare.
So how do you tell if your hotel has bed bugs, and is there anything you can do about it? Make sure you know the answers before you take your next vacation. You need to be able to recognize the signs in order to keep from bringing these annoying pests home with you.
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Itching
The first thing you are likely to notice if there is an infestation is the itching. You will feel the itch before you are able to see any rash. These bites usually itch worse than mosquito bites. Bed bugs bite while you are sleeping, and there is a chemical in the bed bug's saliva that helps dull the pain so that the bite doesn't wake you up. This way they are able to feed until they are completely full.
A rash usually develops at the site of the bite anywhere from one hour to several days after the person has been bitten. It usually starts out as a single red bump, from a single bite. A few days later, more bumps will erupt. This is because when the first bed bug returns to feed again, he brings a bunch of his buddies along with him.
A bed bug rash will continue to itch for days after it first appears. It doesn't heal very quickly, and could be swollen for weeks.
Telltale Smell
If there is a heavy infestation of bed bugs in the hotel room you may notice an offensive odor that is both sweet and musty. The odor may be more noticeable near the headboard, under the mattress and on upholstered furniture. If you notice this smell when you enter your hotel room, find another hotel.
Preventing Bed Bugs at Home
Bed bugs are very difficult to get rid of, so be careful not to take them home with you. If you end up getting an infestation in your home, you'll most likely need a pest control service to exterminate them, and you might even need to replace your mattresses and furniture to get rid of them.
Don't let bed bugs ruin your dream vacation. Make sure you know what to look out for and if you see signs of bed bugs, find another place to stay.
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