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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