Bed Bug education Bed bugs are a growing problem all over the world. Hotels do not want them in their rooms, because of bad publicity and bed bugs are not easy to get rid of. They are Not necessarily are they brought in by patrons, the can get there a variety of ways, they are hard to detect, even staff can bring them in. Our company has an Incredible Bed Bug killer that is safe for pets and humans, unlike the stuff they have used in Asia that have caused deaths, (As well we also have a travel pack that is designed for travelers, with a detection map, and spray to spray down clothes and luggage if they are found so they dont take them out with them. First and foremost, as you have said prevention is better in cases of bed bugs. These pest are blood suckers and mostly nocturnal which is a bad situation for any hotel as most guests will reports bites of the ordeal mostly in the night when these pests come out to find warmth and blood. This menace is spread by cross travelling from one destination to another since the bugs are hitch hikers par excellence. They dont necessarily subsist in dirty places but in the clatter of disorganization. Shared abodes and places like dormitories and movie theatre are good hide outs. The best way for hotels to handle this is by regular fumigation of premises with the right chemicals and also constant checks on tight places especially on beds like mattress bindings, blanket hems and seats just to mention but a few. If it embarrasses you then take measures and prevent it before it happens the bites are so ferocious you dont want spotted and disgruntled guests in the morning. The travelling public should be aware of the problem because most airlines fumigate their cabin lockers either prior to take-off or landing ant hopefully this practise is extended to hold baggage. At hotel level there are early warning detector devise supplied by pest control companies that housekeeping staff can monitor and this can be supplemented by a quarterly floor sweep by our canine friends who are trained in their detection. Also now available are special mattress protectors that can totally encase a mattress or be used like a fitted sheet if and prevent them getting to the guest if they reside in the mattress. Bed bugs are not necessarily nocturnal, that is a myth. Not only do we have a good, safe Bed Bug killer we also have a bed bug detection device for hotels. This is the best way for hotels to deal with the issue. Once detected, they can be quickly and safely eradicated. Bed Bugs are becoming a global problem. Speaking of education, it is still an embarrassing and taboo subject almost. as approaching travel agencies with our travel kits, they are not comfortable offering this safety measure to their customers, for fear of people getting the wrong impression. Bed Bugs are everywhere from low end cheap motels to high end 5 star hotels. We offer educating information as well as products to stop these pests mattresses and pillows can be encased in a very tight weave breathable material and this will protect guests from allergens and infestation without using chemicals. Any nasty things trapped inside will die of starvation. We at Allerguard work with many London hotels helping them to protect guests. Also the growing trend for hotels to be designed without carpets and curtains will help to create a more hygienic environment. Bugs are not only in mattresses though, they are all over, blankets, behind shelves, and other nooks and crannies. A simple detection device that would notify of their presence and a product to eradicate them that is human and pet friendly. Staff education, patron education, mattress and pillow cover. everything would help. The key is to take it seriously and not avoid the issue due to embarrassment etc Train your housekeeping and maintenance staff to look out for it. Deep clean room more frequent as they tend to live and grow in dusty area. Many guest think that bad bug spread disease, which is not true at all. Yes, they do bite, and will suck blood drop till they need. Which will leave mark on body, but it will not spread any virus or disease. So, what we do as part of our Room Maintenance program is to include steaming the mattress using a portable steam machine which literally kills potential bugs and the same time, cook the larva of those not hatched. We also applied a liquid spray made from purely natural ingredients supplied by Entogenex, a local bio-chem company every two weeks to ensure no new breeding comes along.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 05:10:01 +0000