Bedbugs as vectors for superbugs

[Guest guest]

Researchers in Canada have found bedbugs carrying

antibiotic-resistant superbugs, a surprising finding because

it was thought the pests were not capable of spreading

infections.

quote:

" We report recovery of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus

aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium

(VRE) from bedbugs "

end quote:

The study paper is available from the CDC and will be

published next month in Emerging Infectious Diseases

http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/17/6/pdfs/10-1978.pdf

or

http://tinyurl.com/6boakcj

[Guest guest]

Bedbugs! Ugh, I'm sure we all have them to some degree. What

can be done to minimize bedbugs (other than the usual

sanitary means such as clean bed linens, etc)? Is there any

kind of bug spray that can be used periodically on the

mattress & box springs to kill the bedbugs?

Thank you - Patti K

[Guest guest]

Gosh - do you really think we all have bed bugs to some

degree? I would worry that the preventive efforts would be

toxic!

>

> Bedbugs! Ugh, I'm sure we all have them to some degree. What

> can be done to minimize bedbugs (other than the usual

> sanitary means such as clean bed linens, etc)? Is there any

> kind of bug spray that can be used periodically on the

> mattress & box springs to kill the bedbugs?

[Guest guest]

Bedbugs are a definite problem for travelers. A BIG

PROBLEM... My husband thought he brought them home from a

Cincinnati motel after several days and of added bites. We

spent close to $600 in measures to insure they would not

continue to be problematic in our home.

When traveling, I personally have a few ideas to keep them

at bay and avoid bringing them home: 1) since they don't

like lights, put your suitcase(s) in the bathroom up on the

counter or shelf and leave the lights on overnight. 2) Bed,

Bath and Beyond has a zip in bag that is supposed to be

bedbug proof and you can even take your pillow in before you

zip it shut. (could be a problem if you are claustrophobic).

#1 can hopefully prevent them from traveling home with you

and #2 can possibly prevent YOU, the motel occupant, from

getting bitten during your stay.

And if you must have items on floor... tightly plastic bag

every and anything.