Bedbugs and Travel: Is There a Connection?
December 9, 2009 by Renee Garcia
Filed under Travel
Do you know how bedbugs got into the United States? It is believed that these insects were brought by the early European colonists. That time, bedbugs were easily eradicated because a potent insecticide was used. The insecticide was DDT. But today, this insecticide is no longer being sold. With the increased number of tourists getting into and out of the United States, bedbug infestations also re-surfaced.
Vacations Or Holidays – Be Alert For Bedbugs In Hotels Or Resorts
December 2, 2009 by Dorothy Yamich
Filed under Vacation
Most people who travel on vacations or holidays and stay at hotels or resorts never think about it, but they may have some uninvited guests. Bed bugs definitely do not make great hotel or resort roommates when you’re on a holiday or vacation.
Bedbugs: Finding Them in a Hotel
November 9, 2009 by Renee Garcia
Filed under Hotels
How did bedbugs get to the United States? According to history, bedbugs came to the United States through the European colonists. Good thing that when DDT was used, bedbugs were eradicated. Unfortunately, DDT has been banned for so long already. And this caused bedbugs to re-appear. Aside from that, international travel has also increased the number of bedbug infestations in the country.
