Protect Yourself from Bedbugs When Travelling
Whether you are staying in a self-catering chalet, or a 5-star hotel, bedbugs live everywhere – even in the airplane, taxi, bus or train that you may travel in to reach your destination.
Here are some very important tips that you need to be aware of to keep yourself safe and protected.
Typically, bedbugs tend to thrive in hot, humid regions, but that does not mean that this will be their only location. They are also not directly linked to dirty environments. Since they will happily travel with you in your luggage or on your clothing, they are easily transported to any location.
When making flight reservations, ask the airline representative what steps they take to keep bedbugs out of their passenger areas. Use a travel pillow with encasement, do not use an airline provided pillow.
Before booking a hotel, ask the important questions, like do they use bedbug protector linen? Don’t assume that just because it’s a 5-star hotel that it is free of bedbugs. Bedbug infestations can occur anywhere.
An online site called bedbugregistry.com allows you to easily view the history of reported bedbug cases at any selected hotel or resort. This is a very helpful site to visit before making any reservations.
It is also highly recommended that you always take a flashlight with when travelling. Take the time to remove the sheets and check the mattress as well as any upholstery such as chairs and carpets. Also check the inside of cupboards and drawers. A bedbug infestation will be clearly visible and includes signs such as dark faecal spots, dried blood, eggs, and brownish-red skins. If you notice any of these signs, notify the hotel manager immediately.
Metal luggage rails in the cupboard are ideal as the bedbugs cannot climb onto them without slipping. If the luggage rack is made of wood, it is best to keep your clothing inside your suitcase.
Bedbugs have also been known to crawl into shoes, so make sure that you don’t leave your shoes underneath the bed or on the floor of the cupboard.
Remember to re-check your luggage bag, clothing and shoes before leaving the hotel to ensure that you are not taking an unknown infestation back to your home.
Bedbug.com is an American online company that offers a great travelling protection kit called the Smart Buy for Travel. The kit contains a travel pillow and cover, two luggage liners (one for your checked bag and one for your carry-on) and an exclusive laundry bag.
Some of the main features of this bedbug protection kit include:
100% Micro-Polyester
Comfortable, Breathable Fabric
Patent Pending Zipper Technology
Entomologist Tested Effective
Machine Washable
Lifetime Warranty
Money Back Guarantee
