inspecting a hotel room for bed bugs

How to inspect a hotel room for

bed bugs

The truth about bed bugs

Feed on YOU!

Can fit in small places

Tiny, reddish/brown

Bed bugs only exist in unclean or unsanitary

living conditions.

Myth #1:

Bed bugs only exist in unclean or unsanitary

living conditions.

FALSE! Even highly regarded multi-unit

establishments in the USA have had bed bug

infestations lately, mostly due to domestic and international travel.

Myth #1:

MYTH #2

You can easily get rid of bed

bugs yourself.

MYTH #2

• FALSE! Bed bugs are difficult if not impossible to treat on your own. Often times, it’s best handled by a professional.

You can easily get rid of bed

bugs yourself.

MYTH #3

You can sleep in a different room or vacate the structure to get rid of bed bugs.

MYTH #3

You can sleep in a different room or vacate the structure to get rid of bed bugs.

• FALSE! This is not a solution and can make the problem more difficult to eliminate as bed bugs migrate.

Traveling PrecautionsBed bugs can hitchhike on your luggage and follow you

home from your travels

When traveling, it is important to:• Plan and pack carefully• Inspect your

accommodations for bed bug problems

• Take some precautionary pest control measures when you return

So, how should I pack?

Baggies

Get a supply of 1 or 2 gallon size baggies

and seal everything you can inside them

so bed bugs cannot crawl in.

Tip #1:

How you pack for your trip can make the difference in thwarting bed bugs you may encounter on the road

Tip #2:

Pay attention to the luggage you use

Use hard-sided luggage that has latches, if you can, because it leaves no place for bed bugs to get in and hide.

Light-colored bags work best so you can spot any bed bugs.

Pack clothing that can be washed and dried at hot

temperatures.

Drying clothes in a high heat when returning from a trip can kill any

bed bugs carried home on clothes.

Tip #3:

Don’t bring your bags in your room until you’ve done a proper bed bug inspection

Leave your bags with the bellhop, in the car, or in the

bathtub when you arrive to your hotel until you’ve inspected the

room.

Tip #4:

Tip #5:

Carry a small flashlight with you

Bed bugs hide in the darkest crevices of the room.

Bed bugs are hard to spot without a thorough inspection.

• Signs of bed bug presence include:

• Tiny dark spots on linens or furniture (excrement and blood stains of light brown skin castings)

YUCK!

What should I look for when inspecting?

Small, multi-sized and multi-shaped insects that are brown or reddish in color

Look Here

they’re called bed bugs for a reason

Check thoroughly:

Linens Dust ruffle Mattress Box spring

INSPECTING YOUR HOTEL ROOM

Start with the BED…

Furniture or other items near the bed

Headboard

Behind picture frames and mirrors

Inside the dresser and nightstand

INSPECT:

I found bed bugs! Now what?

Make sure it is not adjacent to the room where the bed bugs were found – bed bugs can easily travel through duct work or wall cracks into adjoining rooms

Ask for a different room…..

Keep items in sealed bags

Never place your luggage on the floor or bed.

Inspect luggage before putting in car

Wash clothing when home

During your stay….

Inspect & Use this!

1. Initial inspection to

identify infested areas.

2. Treatment – A treatment

plan is determined and

performed customized on the situation.

3. Post treatment

inspection

WHAT CAN BATZNER DO? Batzner’s 3 step exclusive Bed Bug Elimination Program:

Full services available: canine scent detection, chemical, heat, and fumigation.

• Canines are 3x more accurate than humans.

Hunter: our canine bed bug detector. He ensures accurate and efficient inspections.

Meet Hunter: Bed Bug Hero

HeatHeat treatments

effectively eliminate bed bugs at all

stages of their life cycle.

ConventionalConventional

treatments are a lower cost solution

to your bed bug infestation.

FumigationIn large structures

that are heavily infested, fumigation may be the solution

for you.

Tailored Bed Bug Treatment Options

Key points to remember if you’re dealing with a bed bug infestation:

• Contact a Professional• Remove Bed Bugs • Eliminate Clutter• Don’t Store Items Under the Bed

Don’t forget these pointers

Launder Items Regularly

Install Mattress and Box Spring Encasements

Do Not Change Where You

Sleep

Go on…..

While visiting any public (or even private) location, be aware of your surroundings.

Tips to avoid a bed bug infestation!

Don’t place your purse, briefcase, or belongings on the floor

Never bring used, refurbished, or second hand items on to your property

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management?

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