When staying in a hotel and find bed bug bites, it is important to have them identified. If the hotel has bed bugs, this should not be taken lightly. Hotel staff should be able to identify the insect(s) that are present and provide reassurance you will not come in contact with them again. I have been bitten by bed bugs before and it can be very irritating. Bed bug problems in luxury hotels have become extremely common throughout the United States. Millions of people visit these luxurious bed bug infested hotels each year as they are both a place to vacation and/or stay during business trips. Bed bugs could be easily brought into the hotels’ rooms on luggage, clothing, or personal items. Biting bedbugs are a nightmare for many hotel visitors, who complain to the hotel manager after discovering red welts and bites all over their bodies. Bedbugs have been in the news a lot recently, with several hotels affected worldwide.
Bed Bug Bites In Hotel
What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are small, brownish insects that feed on human blood. They’re usually about the size of an apple seed and can be hard to see. Bed bugs can also be found in other places such as planes and trains.
Not everyone reacts to bed bug bites, but some people will have red, itchy bumps where they were bitten. Some people have no reaction at all!
Bed bugs do not spread diseases like other pests like ticks or fleas do – so don’t worry too much about this!
Bed bug bites
Bed bug bites tend to appear in clusters, often on exposed areas of the body. They can be itchy and painful, and they may cause allergic reactions in some people. Bed bug bites can take a week or more to heal. Some people mistake them for mosquito bites, but bed bug bites are usually in a straight line with multiple red bumps around it; mosquito bites are not connected by lines or appear more random in their placement on the body.
According to the CDC: “The most common signs and symptoms from bed bugs include: red bite marks (resembling an allergic reaction) that develop into rashes that itch intensely for up to 2 weeks; small skin wounds resulting from scratching; and tiny black fecal spots on sheets or mattresses.”
Signs of a bed bug infestation
Signs of a bed bug infestation in your hotel room
• Look for signs of bed bugs (pink/red marks on your skin) and their eggs, which are small and oval shaped with a white center.
• Bed bugs can be found in the seams of mattresses and bed frames as well as electrical outlets, furniture joints – any place they can hide out during the day when you’re not using the room. They will bite you while you sleep if they have access to an exposed part of your body like an arm or leg.
• Bed bugs have six legs but no antennae or wings. They’re about 1/4 inch long for nymphs and 1/2 inch long for adults; both nymphs and adults have reddish-brown coloration with flat bodies that allow them to easily hide under mattress seams or behind baseboards where it’s dark enough for them to survive without being noticed by humans who might accidentally squash one against their skin while sleeping in bed at night.
How to treat bed bug bites
- Wash the affected area with soap and water.
- Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to the bite.
- Apply an antihistamine cream or oral medication to reduce itching.
- Apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection if you experience swelling, redness and/or pus at the site of your bite(s).
Preventing future infestations
As you plan your next trip, be sure to check the hotel bed for signs of bed bugs. A few cases of infestation are not uncommon at all. Look for:
- black or brown staining on your sheets or mattress
- small blood stains on the mattress, box spring or headboard
- tiny dark spots that look like pieces of pepper scattered throughout the bedding
If you see any of these signs, leave immediately and alert management about what you found. If you suspect a bed bug infestation after checking in but haven’t yet unpacked all your belongings, move straight into another room without taking anything with you (including luggage). If possible, put everything into a plastic bag while waiting for new accommodations to be found; this will help prevent any chance of bringing them with you when moving out later on down the line!
Bed bugs are unpleasant and difficult to control, but you can take steps to keep them at bay.
Bed bugs are not dangerous, but they can cause unpleasant skin reactions. They’re small insects that feed on human blood. They’re not a sign of poor hygiene, and they can be difficult to control.
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