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Bed Bug Information Introduction

Human bed bugs are found all over the world in all kinds of neighborhoods and settings. During the last decade there has been a significant increase in the reported number of infestations. The good news is that this insect in not known to transmit any type of human disease. However, some individuals experience intense itching from the bites that can lead to nervous and digestive disorders. The challenge is to prevent the spread of this pest by correctly identifying it and eliminating it.

Bed bugs may hitch a ride on luggage, furniture, clothing, shoes, backpacks, pillows, boxes, and other objects when these are moved between apartments, homes and hotels where there is an infestation. Used furniture, especially bed frames and mattresses, are of greatest risk in harboring bed bugs and their eggs. Because they readily survive for many months without feeding, bed bugs may already be present in apparently "vacant" and "clean" apartments. Bed bugs can wander between adjoining apartments through voids in walls and holes through which wires and pipes pass. They have also been seen crawling across hallways in hotels from one unit to another.

Bed bugs are active at night when they leave their daytime resting place deep inside cracks and crevices to seek out a blood meal. Adult male and female bed bugs, as well as nymphs (young), feed on blood and then retreat to daytime hiding places where they lay their eggs. A person doesn't feel the bite taking place. It is the saliva that causes the intense itching and welts the next day. People often think the bites are caused by mosquitos or spiders. Some people don't have a bite reaction for 4-5 days. Others may show no reaction to the bites at all.

Other insects such as spiders can cause bites on humans, so it's important to correctly identify bed bugs if they are present. Checking the bed linen in the middle of the night offers a good opportunity to find bed bugs on the move. Look for bed bugs under folds in mattresses, along seams, and behind headboards. A sweet, pungent odor and fecal (black) or bloody spots left on bedding are indications of a large bed bug infestation.

Live or dead bed bugs, cast skins, and eggs from an infested room or residence can be submitted to the Health District for identification. Other insects may be confused with the bed bugs so proper identification is important.

A licensed pest control professional (PCP) should be hired to effectively eradicate bed bugs. Once a careful inspection has been conducted within infested and adjoining rooms, an approved insecticide that has some long-lasting activity should be applied. A follow-up pest control evaluation is advised as a second insecticide application may be necessary.

Mattresses and box springs can be vacuumed, steam cleaned and treated by a PCP. They should then be encased in a zippered cover that is bed bug proof. If the PCP requests disposal of the mattress and box spring, it should first be treated, then wrapped in plastic before removal and placement in a locked dumpster or transport to landfill.

A strong vacuum can be used to remove bugs and eggs from cracks and crevices. A steam cleaner is useful for killing nymphs and eggs on all surfaces. Clothes can be washed in hot water and dried on the hot cycle. Putting non-washable items such as tennis shoes in a dryer for 5 minutes at moderate heat will kill bugs and eggs.

Particular attention should be given to beds with head boards fastened to the wall or boxed-in mattress frames as these offer excellent hiding places. Bed bug infestations in these areas can evade detection and insecticide treatment.

Good house-keeping practices including regular vacuuming and washing of bedding are helpful to discourage bed bugs. Eliminating hiding places by caulking cracks and crevices is also a good idea. Do not buy used mattresses or stuffed furniture because of the current epidemic of bed bug infestations.

Since bat and bird bugs can also take a blood meal from humans, eliminate them and their nests from chimneys, attics, and eaves. Nest removal should include insecticide treatment to control any bat or bird bugs that are left behind.

Potter, Michael F., (2006) Bed Bugs. University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service. http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef636.asp

Cooper, Richard, (2004) Bed Bug Central, Your Online Resource from the Bed Bug Experts. http://www.bedbugcentral.com/bedbugs101

Knight, Jeff, State Entomologist, Nevada State Department of Agriculture. From unpublished interview regarding bed bugs and their control in the State.

Bed Bugs and Related Species

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Bed Bug Information - Washoe County, Nevada

Bed Bug Hotel and Apartment Reports. Click on the city below to find our latest bed bug reports in Nevada on hotels. To report a new bed bug incident, navigate to our city page below to see further details.

Recommended tips after hotel check-in: 1. Pick up the mattresses in the rooms and look under it. Check around the edges of the box springs. 2. Check under the box spring. 3. Lift up each headboard an lay it on the bed. Carefully inspect the hole where the headboard was lifted out of. Also, inspect all niches and corners of the headboard. 4. If you decide to stay in the hotel, do not put any clothes in dressers. Keep them in your luggage and your dirty clothes in plastic bags.

I've stayed at Lakeside a number of times in the last few years. It is an older hotel but I found the rooms clean and comfortable. I awoke Sunday, the 17th of Nov 2019 with a bug running across the ...

My wife and I spent one night from July 31 to 1 August at this location. The room looked clean and the bed looked fine. I fell asleep on top of the covers. I woke up the next morning and notice I w...

I checked in to sunrise inn on July 3rd 2019 booked 2 night. I went to bed and when I woke up at 5:30 am july 4th, I had 4 bites, one on each forearm, one on my right hand and one on my jawline. At a...

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Many are concerned that bed bugs from hotel rooms will infiltrate their luggage, take a free ride home with them and wreak havoc in their homes. Well, that is a valid concern considering that it is a real threat in plenty of hotels around the world. However, the prevailing opinion is that it is not a major problem in Las Vegas.

However, you should know that if you wake up with tiny bites all over your body it is possible that bed bugs are present in the hotel room you are occupying. So what should you do if you suspect that there might be some bed bugs in your Las Vegas hotel room?

First, if you are really concerned about bed bugs you should be proactive and get the searching out of the way immediately.

When you check in, do a quick inspection of the room. This will put your mind at ease or indicate you need to take action.

Although most have not had an issue with bed bugs in Las Vegas, it is possible that on any given day a traveler could bring in bugs from another location and contaminate a hotel. Bed bugs are real and it is an area of concern for hotels in Las Vegas.

BedBugRegistry.com allows you to plug in an address and search for a hotel that might have a possible infestation. At last check, the registry listed 367 bug reports across the state of Nevada. Keep in mind that just because a hotel had bed bugs once it does not mean it has a widespread problem. Also, realize that these are all personal reports by readers and the ability to confirm each and every account is impossible. What might be a harmless insect to a professional can be perceived as a bed bug to a weary traveler.

The Southern Nevada Health District does a great job of educating the reader on bed bugs as well as including some decent pictures of those tiny insects that can scare even the most adventurous of travelers. The health district also gives advice on what to do if you encounter bed bugs in a hotel. The district advises, "Most good hotels have a plan in place to deal with bed bug infestations. If you believe a room is infested with bed bugs, notify the front desk immediately."

This is where it gets tricky. You have to prove you see a bed bug, especially if it is a crowded weekend in Las Vegas. You can call downstairs and tell them that you saw a bed bug and they can send someone up to tell you that you are mistaken. That can happen. However, if you see a bug, take a picture with your cell phone. Next, walk to the front desk and ask to speak with a manager about the bed bug situation and show them the picture. They should do something about it.

What they should do is give you another room immediately and close off the other room until professional exterminators can come in to resolve the issue. Further, the Southern Nevada Health District recommends, "To prevent bringing the bed bugs with you to the new room, have clothes washed in hot water and dried in a commercial dryer for one hour and store luggage in a sealed plastic bag."

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What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are small wingless insects that feed upon the blood of warm-blooded animals, such as humans, birds, rodents, bats and pets.

Young bed bugs are about the size of a poppy seed and adults are about a 1/4 inch long. Their bodies are oval and flat and their color ranges from nearly white (after molting) to deep brown (after feeding).

Bed bugs live in cracks and crevices and only come out at night to feed.

Do bed bugs spread disease?

Bed bugs are not known to spread disease.

Bed bugs inject a small amount of saliva into the skin while feeding. An allergic reaction to the saliva may cause the area around the bite to become swollen and itchy. Do not scratch bites, as this may worsen the irritation and itching and may lead to a secondary infection.

Why are bed bugs resurging?

International travel and changes in modern pest control practices are believed to be responsible for the resurgence of bed bugs in the United States.

Bed bugs are common in Asia, Africa, Central and South America and Europe. With the growth of international travel, bed bug infestations are steadily increasing. Since most people of this generation have never seen a bed bug, they are more likely to bring bed bugs home with them in luggage and on clothes.

In the 1940s and 50s, the pesticide DDT was liberally used in homes to fight insect infestation. With the ban on DDT in the 1970s pest control methods changed from elimination to repellent and baits. These changes make it easy for bed bugs to avoid most pest control methods.

How can I avoid bed bugs while traveling?

Check for bed bugs right after entering your hotel room.

What if I think my hotel room has bed bugs?

Most good hotels have a plan in place to deal with bed bug infestations. If you believe a room is infested with bed bugs, notify the front desk immediately. You will most likely be moved to another room.

Notify the Southern Nevada Health Districts Environmental Health Division at (702) 759-0588 to report the infestation.

To prevent bringing the bed bugs with you to the new room, have clothes washed in hot water and dried in a commercial dryer for one hour and store luggage in a sealed plastic bag.

How do I prevent bringing bed bugs home with me?

If you have visited a dwelling infested with bed bugs, the following procedures will help prevent you from bringing the pests home.

What if I think my home has bed bugs?

If you suspect a bed bug problem in your home, look for these signs:

Be aware that other insects, such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, can leave bites that look like bed bug bites. Bites alone cannot prove you have a bed bug infestation.

Additionally, several different kinds of insects resemble bed bugs, so any bugs found in your home should be carefully compared to pictures to confirm their identify. A pest control expert or entomologist can also accurately identify the insects you collect.

Once you have confirmed the presence of bed bugs, devise a plan to rid them from your home.

There are several things you can do to rid bed bugs from your home:

How did bed bugs get into my home?

Bed bugs come out at night and hide in the presence of light. Their size and shape make it easy for them to hide:

Bed bugs are efficient hitchhikers and are usually transported home on luggage, clothing, beds, furniture, etc. Travelers returning from countries where bed bugs are common bring bed bugs home in their luggage or clothes. Buying secondhand furniture is another way bed bugs can enter your home.

The cleanliness of the dwelling has little to do with the level of bed bug infestation. Bed bugs will thrive in any location where there are warm-blooded hosts and plenty of hiding places.

What are the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords?

Renters: Landlords and property owners have an obligation to provide safe and habitable accommodations for tenants. Tenants have an obligation to cooperate with owners and landlords. This includes preparing the home so that the pest control operator can easily inspect the rooms and treat if necessary. Visit the Landlord/Tenant Hotline webpage for more details.

Landlords: Landlords and property owners have an obligation to provide safe and habitable accommodations for tenants. Bed bug infestations can be considered unacceptable conditions.

Because bed bugs can live for months without feeding, they may be present in clean and vacant homes. Bed bugs can move between apartments through voids in walls and holes through which wires and pipes pass.

For more information on the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords, visit the Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118A Landlord and Tenant: Dwellings webpage.

Reporting a Bed Bug Problem in a Rental Unit

Visit the Landlord/Tenant Hotline webpage for reporting instructions. Do not come to the health district in person to submit a complaint. You may have bed bugs on your clothing or skin, which poses a risk of spreading the pests to other clients and staff.

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THE WORLDWIDE BED BUG infestation, with all its miseries and desperation, has given rise to innovations from common molecules like cold liquid nitrogen gas (N2). Being 78% of planet Earths atmosphere and the air we breathe, liquid nitrogen gas is considered by some an ecological bed bug remedy. As John Emsley points out in his book, Natures Building Blocks, a copy of which I stumbled upon in Century Books near Pasadenas Caltech: A bit over 78% N2 gas and the atmosphere goes from breathable to death by asphyxiation. Not that you would breathe better on Mars with its 2.6% nitrogen atmosphere; though neither would bed bugs survive, if leaving the planet to escape the plague were an option.

In its freezing cold liquid form, nitrogen gas freezes bed bugs and most everything else. Besides freezing and preserving genetic materials, liquid nitrogen is used in dermatology to freeze and excise warts, small lesions, early-stage skin cancers, and actinic keratosis. Liquid nitrogen treatments are called cryotherapy or cryosurgery, not because it makes you want to cry out in pain. But rather because cryogenics (physics) is the study of low temperatures. According to the National Cancer Institute, the extreme cold of liquid nitrogen is even used inside the body to freeze and excise cancerous pancreatic and liver cells, childhood retinoblastoma, precancerous cervix disorders (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) and noncancerous bone tumors.

Italy, which has 400 pest control operators (PCOs) specializing in bed bugs, is the meeting ground for liquid nitrogen and bed bugs, reported Riccardo Biancolini and Guglielmo Pampiglione of the Istituto G. Caporale (Teramo, Italy) at the Entomological Society of America (ESA) annual meeting in Reno, Nevada. As people travel from north to south on trains and buses and stay at hotels or hospitals, Italys 21 regions and 50 million people have been exposed to the modern day bed bug resurgence.

The liquid nitrogen spray method developed by Ecotrade(R) (Roma, Italy) is called the Criopest method. Ecotrades Criopest method sprays liquid nitrogen at -196 C (-320 F) to freeze bed bugs and other pests. Liquid nitrogen has percolation effects, penetrating pillows and carpets to kill bed bugs. Italian hotels hire specialist PCOs who guarantee 100% results, and like the fact that after 1-2 liquid nitrogen treatments hotel rooms can be immediately rented again. The cost in 2011 was $400-600 euros per room. Well worth it if you are in the room rental business; and less costly than conventional bed bug treatments. The Italians told the ESA that 80% of their clients choose the Criopest liquid nitrogen option.

Liquid nitrogen is usually combined with other methods, as bed bugs are a tough pest to ferret out. As part of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) programs, the cold liquid nitrogen treatment of carpets and bedding might be combined with heat (hot dry air) to kill bed bugs on textiles. Also items to be disinfested are placed in bags with pyrethrin gels for 210 minutes. As part of the multi-modality IPM approach, pesticide treatments (only about 75% effective in 5 days) are also used to leave behind chemical residues in places like electrical sockets where bed bugs, cockroaches, and other pests might hide.

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