18/08/2024
So what about BEDBUGS?
:-o SSSHHHH!!!
Don't talk about it, or everyone freaks out, right? :-D :-D :-D
Do we have them here??
Sure. Just like every other Albergue, too, at times,
when a pilgrim brings in a bed bug.
Welcome to the Caminho! :-D
Since last year (when we actually had our first encounter ever) this can happen.
A bed bug can show up in a bed where a pilgrim brought it in recently.
All the other beds are free of them.
They can not climb the metal posts of our beds and their s**t gives them away pretty immediately, so they are easy to spot and to get rid of.
BUT important FOR YOU as a PILGRIM:
PLEASE TELL YOUR HOST IF YOU FOUND BEDBUGS!!!
We need to know!!! Bed bugs are not everywhere. They are only in the bed where someone brought one in last night, in case they went undetected when making the beds in the morning.
This bed SHOULD BE TREATED immediately, to avoid the little guys dropping an egg or two and hitching a ride to the next location. Don't be afraid to tell us. Please, we need to know.
Blotches however might not be the perfect indicator, as they can also show up one or more days later... but if you were looking eye to eye with one, DO tell us!!!
Know your 'enemy' was our motto since encountering Bedbugs for the first time last year ...
So our experience has proven these techniques super powerful:
Especially on hot days we check the beds daily and steam clean regularly.
Steam cleaning is our weapon of choice and we have been very successful with it.
We also use a special spray at times, that is non-toxic to humans. (https://www.silberkraft.com/collections/bettwanzen/products/bettwanzenspray-500-ml?variant=39435925979328)
It works very good, contrary to conventional poisons.
I just came across this very gross and funny and also very informative Video and would like to share it with you :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JAOTJxYqh8
.. and having seen it, our next step is, to add diatomaceous earth to our toolbox as well... :-)
So, yes. It feels terrible when you are in bed and imagine all sorts of horror shows...
I have a vivid imagination, and i know what it does with me, trying to fall asleep...
But now - by knowing what you can do to help yourself - you wont be the victim of it anymore...
Lets work together in this, ok? :-)
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