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BED BUGS at the El San Juan – Carolina Forum – TripAdvisor

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4. Re: BED BUGS at the El San Juan

It's sad that the El San Juan is getting such bad reviews. I honestly think that these bites are from sand fleas which are very prevalent when there is a lot of humidity and also where there is lush vegetation. The El San Juan has the most plants and tropical landscaping of all the hotels in the San Juan area.

I looked at the hotel review section and saw the picture of the woman with the bites. they did not look like bed bug bites but more like sand flea bites. Did anyone actually see the bugs or the trail of black excretion from the bugs? I think housekeeping would see this and report it to the management. The owners of the hotel are not a fly-by-night organization but a very respected luxury hotel group.

My suggestion is put some insect repellant on when going to the pool and beach.

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Bed Bugs – Puerto Rico Forum – TripAdvisor

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3. Re: Bed Bugs

There are no absolutes when it comes to bed bugs, but they are not a big issue in PR at this time.

However bedbugs are a serious problem in many places around the world and lots of places in the States (not just NYC). So as long as people travel into PR, they can and do bring bedbugs with them.

I would hope any hotel/inn keeper would be very aware of the problem and take precautions to avoid issues. They have contracts with extermination companies and I assume the cleaning and maintenance staff know the signs to look for with every room visit.

However, just because PR does not have a big bedbug problem, you can never assume your hotel room does not have them. Any traveler to any place should know what to look for in a hotel room before even putting your luggage into the room and take precautions when you get home. Do a google search for info- here is a basic one: ehow.com/how_2135258_check-treat-bed-bugs.ht

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The Bed Bug Epidemic Has Reached Pennsylvania

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Bedbug.com Staff Writer January 31st, 2010 It was probably inevitable that bed bugs would begin to infiltrate other areas besides New York and New Jersey. And, after several years of being at the epicenter of the battle against these blood sucking creatures, it appears New York is no longer alone in the fight. Bed bugs have taken wing (so to speak, since they are in fact, wingless) and landed in Pennsylvania. Major outbreaks have been reported in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, as well as many other smaller towns.

In fact, in Harrisburg, several hotels were shut down or cited by the health department recently, and there have been infestations reported in several housing projects and restaurants as well. In one small hotel, the infestation was so bad that the police had to go to the hospital under hazmat conditions, complete with bio-suits.

With an already downturned economy, the question of whether smaller local Pennsylvania tourism businesses can survive such a negative is being debated openly. Even in the bigger metro areas like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, its no picnic when bed bug infestation reports make their way to the media. There are even several online bed bug reporting sites that inform travelers of what hotels to avoid. Not a pretty picture.

So, whats the up side? Well, sadly, when it comes to the bed bug problem, there isnt much up side, really. These bugs are very resilient, and have developed immunities to a whole host of pesticides. Add that to the fact that federal and local governments have become increasingly more hardnosed when it comes to allowing the introduction of new pesticides, while banning older, effective ones such as DDT. Thats a bad sign for anyone who wants to get rid of these menacing insects.

Researchers and entomologists are trying multiple approaches everything from new green pesticides to genetic splicing, with the possibility of introducing new strains into the bed bug population ones that cant reproduce, or are susceptible to more pesticides. So far, no magic bullet has emerged, but the research continues. The EPA even held a Bed Bug Summit last year to try and bring various disciplines together to try and solve the rapidly spreading problem.

Pennsylvania area experts are reminding people to do what they can in order to minimize their exposure by taking reasonable and prudent steps, such as enlisting the services of a licensed, experienced professional pest management firm, and covering all of your bedding with effective anti-bed bug protection. This should also extend to your laundry storage in your home (a favorite place for bed bugs to infiltrate) as well as luggage and pillows when you travel.

Also, since its travel that presents the most likelihood of spreading bed bugs, individuals should take precautionary measures while in the jaws of the travel system. Bed bugs are notorious stowaways on planes, trains, buses, taxis, cruise ships and in all manner of lodging such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, nursing homes, dormitories, youth hostels and more. Their eggs are sticky and cling to your clothing, luggage even your shoes.

Coming home for the holidays from university? Your parents would be thrilled if you came ALONE! Thats right; the bed bug epidemic has also hit almost every university dorm in the entire state. You should check with your campus housing administrators to see if bed bugs have been a problem on your campus, and ask them what steps you should take to avoid them.

As for now, Pennsylvania, like New York before it, ponders what to do about the bed bug epidemic. So far, no easy answers have come to the forefront. So, the consensus seems to be batten down the hatches, read up on it, cover your mattresses, box springs and pillows and call a professional right away if you suspect a bed bug infestation.

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Bed Bugs Ohio

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"Bed bugs Ohio information is available from many sources including the Ohio State University Cooperative Extension and local government health departments. Four cities in Cleveland as making the top 15 list of most infested cities in the U.S. (Cincinnati #4, Columbus #7, Dayton #8, Cleveland #14), making Ohio the #1 state for bed bug problems. Unfortunately, bedbuginfestations are occurring across the State including outbreaks in Toledo,Columbus and Cincinnati. Read local bed bug news, tips on killing bed bugs and find local government resources below."

Consistent with the overall trend of increase bed bug infestations, an apartment house in Columbus was featured in a 10TV news story on the infestation. According to Dana Rose, code enforcement officer in Columbus, and the Columbus Dispatch, indicated that bed bug infestation reports are coming in "2 to 3x a week from all over the city."

With government funding shortfalls in Cincinnati, proactive inspections have ended with government focusing on lower cost education efforts. Cincinnati.com reported that there are approximately 12 bed bug infestation cases reported in Northern Kentucky per week (2009). Cincinnati State Representatives are calling for government assistance with the problem (2009). The Ohio State University extension recommends marking any discarded furniture that was thrown out due to bedbugs and to inspect hotel rooms before entering to determine if bed bugs are present, before bringing in luggage. Time Magazine has reported that the bedbug Cincinnati problems are so bad that some apartment tenants would rather sleep on the streets.

An article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer further confirms the Bed Bugs Ohio problem. A newspaper article on the bedbug problem quotes a representative from Orkin Pest Control who claims that in North Olmsted over the past 3 years (2007-2009), they've seen a +20% increase in bed bug related calls year to year.

If you want to have a bed bug identified without a bed bugs Ohio exterminator, you can also contact your local Ohio Cooperative Extension office.

If you decide to treat the problem yourself, consider buying a bed bug removal kit. You can buy one that is an organic bed bug kit, or an insecticide based bed bug kit. The kits provide all of the products mentioned below and are an economical way to approach the problem. Getting rid of bed bugs is hard work, and having the right products available will help.

Step 1:Clean and Steam Remove and wash in hot water any items such as clothing and bed linens. Once clean, place in a sealed plastic bag. A good choice are Ziploc Big Bags since they are bed bug proof. Vacuum any bed bugs that you can spot and then dispose of the vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag. Use a crevice tool around the perimeter of the room, and along all mattress and box spring seams.

Other helpful steps include vacuuming (use crevice tool for baseboards, mattress, box spring etc). and the use of a hand held steamer.

Steam heat exceeds the required 113F needed to kill bed bugs and bed bug eggs. You can steam all surfaces (make sure you aren't staining furniture by testing first), which is a safe, chemical free way to treat bedbugs. Consider steaming items such as the mattress, box spring, bed frame, headboard etc before using bedbug spray products.

Step 2: Spray Two types of bedbug sprays are needed to effectively remove bedbugs from the home. The first a knock down spray, kills bed bugs and bed bug eggs on contact. Our recommended products are Sterifab (pump spray that shows no bed bug resistance), Bedlam (aerosol that shows no resistance) and if your prefer an organic spray, use Bed Bug Patrol.

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Bed bugs Ohio, which Ohio neighborhoods have bedbug infestations

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"The Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force has been compiling data that has been showing tremendous increases in bed bug infestations and in Cincinnati the problem is just off the scale." PCT Magazine, January 2010

Dr. Jones Entomologist and Household and Structural Pest Specialist with The Ohio State University Extension

"I work for the Ohio Department of Health, and we get about a call a week. That's what we got in 2009. Now, I'm getting about a call a day." Public Health Entomologist, Mary Daniels, February 2010.

"Five years ago, we received two (bed bug) calls. This year we are on pace to receive 2,000 to 2,500 (bed bug) calls." Andrew Christman, vice president of the Ohio exterminating Co., PCT Magazine, January 2010

"The numbers that we have compiled represent a fraction of the actual bed bug infestations in our area." Centralohiobedbugs.org, January 2010

Luckily, Ohio has risen to the occasion!Ohio,represented byNPMA rep. Jean Schmidt,has introduced a Bed Bug Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program Act. This act allows for funds to be allocated to political subdivisions and housing authoritiesto help managebed bug infestations; including monitoring reported bed bugs and purchasing and distributing bed bug matttress covers.

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