What is the best thing to bring on vacation to kill bed bugs?

Answer 1

A combination of patience and knowledge is a good start.

The other place to start is checking your accommodations for signs of bedbugs before you unpack. You might even want to go on line and check out the many resources on the web that list places that have had bedbugs reported before you make a reservation.

To specifically answer the best way to kill them isn't easy. First they are hard to find. Second they are pretty fast. Third they don't stay together so they can be in many different locations.

There are several "Travel Sprays" that are on the market but for the most part they only work if you can spray directly on The nasty little creatures and most likely you won't get all of them. Simple rubbing alcohol will kill them if you can get it on them.

NEVER NEVER NEVER try to squash them. They can carry diseases.

If you do see them or have bites from them don't try to kill them. Call the front desk and get a different room as far away from the one you are in as possible. See if the management will launder all your clothes and check all your luggage before you move out.

There are precautions you can take when traveling.

1) Inspect your room before you accept it. Turn back the comforter, sheets and mattress pad. Look for bed bug fecal spots. Check and see if there are BedBug covers installed. Look carefully around the headboard which is a favorite place for BedBugs to nest. Check the drawers in the night stand and chest. Look on the back of the door of the room to see if there is a Certified BedBug Free checklist card that housekeeping fills out.

2) Never put your suitcases on the bed or the floor. Put them on the luggage rack.

3) Keep your things in your luggage and that includes your shoes.

4) The things that you've worn should not go back in your luggage directly. You should put them in the extra plastic bags you packed.

5) If you buy shoes or clothing while you are traveling don't pack them in your suitcase. Use plastic bags that can be sealed. Some of the best boutiques and shoe stores in New York have had closures because they had BedBug infestations.

6) Before you check out of your room carefully inspect your bags for BedBugs. Use the plastic bags and be sure and seal them.