Interesting article about Bedbug epidemic

[eliza61]

this was in readers digest. evidently there is an upswing in bedbugs every where (not only at Disney) since we no longer use the pesticide ddt.

http://www.rd.com/your-home/cleanin...rol/yikes-i-think-i-have-bedbugs/article.html

 

[yaksack]

Have you seen them in WDW?

 

[fla4fun]

Have you seen them in WDW?

Not personally, but there have been a few reports here and there of people who allege they have been bitten by bedbugs, including one family that Disney compensated for their trouble.

I always check the mattress first thing in any hotel, for evidence of bedbugs. They can be in any hotel, any where, at any price point.

 

[Buzz2001]

I've only read about hem here on the DIS but I check for them everywhere I go.

 

[eliza61]

I've never seen them and never thought to check until now.

 

[WDW Fan]

I guess I'll be pulling back the covers before climbing into bed when I arrive at Pop Century tomorrow

 

[alldiz]

What are the signs of bedbugs...

will I pull back my sheets and see creepy crawlers
Kerri

 

[yaksack]

The only sign I know of is brown drippings along the sides of the bed.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

The only sign I know of is brown drippings along the sides of the bed.

On the MATTRESS will be signs. Look for spots. Not so much runny drippings. You will have to remove the bedding to see it. Also check behind the headboard as that is also where they hide. Bringing a small flashlight would help with that if you can not physically remove the headboard.

There is another thread that has great links to find much more detailed information along with some pretty disgusting pics to help.