- Home
- Premium Memberships
- Lottery Results
- Forums
- Predictions
- Lottery Post Videos
- News
- Search Drawings
- Search Lottery Post
- Lottery Systems
- Lottery Charts
- Lottery Wheels
- Worldwide Jackpots
- Quick Picks
- On This Day in History
- Blogs
- Online Games
- Premium Features
- Contact Us
- Whitelist Lottery Post
- Rules
- Lottery Book Store
- Lottery Post Gift Shop
The time is now 2:07 pm
You last visited
May 10, 2024, 1:48 pm
All times shown are
Eastern Time (GMT-5:00)
Your bed
Published:
Your bed
Have you been on a trip recently? If so, you may have brought home some hitchhikers�of the creepy-crawly variety. Bedbugs, tiny bloodthirsty insects, are hosts to organisms that cause hepatitis B and Chagas disease, say health experts. But the real problem seems to be the infections and allergic reactions that can sometimes result from bedbug bites.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, bedbugs are on the rise and becoming an increasing health problem. The insects, which hide in the crevices of mattresses and bedding, are showing up everywhere, from hostels to the swankiest hotels, and they often find their way into people's luggage, transporting themselves to unsuspecting homes.
What to do: If you've done some traveling recently, and especially if you've noticed any mysterious bug bites, wash everything in your luggage and consider scrubbing your suitcase with a stiff brush before giving it a good vacuuming.
Comments
Things to look out for at a hotel/motel:
Check creases at mattress edges; pull apart and look all the way around.
Check top of mattress for little brown specks (blood).
Check plastic corners of box spring frame.
If you do spot them talk to the hotel Manager and tell him you'll want another room that's not infested. You should get a discount (or free room if you hint you will spread the word).
You do not want to bring these home. To get rid of them involves a lot of prep work and is expensive.
Post a Comment
Please Log In
To use this feature you must be logged into your Lottery Post account.
Not a member yet?
If you don't yet have a Lottery Post account, it's simple and free to create one! Just tap the Register button and after a quick process you'll be part of our lottery community.
Register