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TheVTCGuy · 8 December 2018, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

This is the most horrific thread on TRF! Nightmare fodder!!

I know, I’m sorry

Jocke · 8 December 2018, 03:25 AM

Just eat a can of beans and then fart in your luggage, no one will survive that treatment.

TheVTCGuy · 8 December 2018, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Just eat a can of beans and then fart in your luggage, no one will survive that treatment.

Will that work?

cruise_bone · 8 December 2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Bed bugs are definitely not microscopic.

I think you must be thinking of dust mites.

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Probably so.
YIKES!!

dubins930 · 8 December 2018, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Phrank

My wife is a nurse, she deals with them frequently, there are special "coasters" for the legs of a bed where they meet the floor, that prevent them from getting into a bed if they haven't been directly introduced.

Also, the residential units heat water up to temperatures between 150° and 300° Fahrenheit (66-149° Celsius). The one we have gets the steam up to around 245° F...will kill anything.

These units aren't to expensive, also kills dust mites, mold, tons of stuff, she blasts everything in the house couple of times a year....couches, chairs, some carpets, have to admit, good practice to get into.

We see them all the time in the ER... it’s gross but it’s not really a big deal. Open them up, clean them out.. steam if you want. I don’t even throw away my scrub let alone some tumi suitcases!

Laszlo · 8 December 2018, 04:47 AM

That would end all hotel stays for me. Horrifying.

Wesley Crusher · 8 December 2018, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Just eat a can of beans and then fart in your luggage, no one will survive that treatment.

AzHadEnuf · 8 December 2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

GROSS alert, here is the “After” Picture I took when I killed one of the bugs, sorry I was too freaked out to get a “before”. They were about the size of half a fingernail and that blood is probably mine. Ewwwwww.....

Okay, I rescind my offer. Maybe those bags need to stay in SD. You did finally get to me. I didn’t have the guts to pull the trigger on all the pieces you recommend so I’m starting off by just dipping a toe a the Tumi waters. Today’s incoming.

Nice bag but I can see how down the road this could get expensive. Looks like I’m going to be an Alpha 2 kind of guy.

TheVTCGuy · 8 December 2018, 08:14 AM

RALPH!!! You’re one of us now!

TheVTCGuy · 8 December 2018, 08:15 AM

Oh, and Alpha 2 is an excellent choice, that’s what i started with as well.

(But then everything went black and now all of a sudden I am buying CFX and Arrive

)

Abdullah71601 · 8 December 2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Okay, I rescind my offer. Maybe those bags need to stay in SD. You did finally get to me. I didn’t have the guts to pull the trigger on all the pieces you recommend so I’m starting off by just dipping a toe a the Tumi waters. Today’s incoming.

Nice bag but I can see how down the road this could get expensive. Looks like I’m going to be an Alpha 2 kind of guy.

I have that bag. You're going to love it.

gmh1013 · 8 December 2018, 10:36 AM

Oh my....I used to live out of a hotel and have seen them in "higher class" motels....
The radisson i stayed in once in Semi valley bed had several after raised the sheets up.
Ive seen them in holiday in express inn Tampa too.....
I always look now.
And yes I threw everything away luggage too!
I baked my briefcase for a few mins at 190 degrees....or just wait till get back in Phoenix and put them in the back seat in the summer heat....it will kill anything.

TheVTCGuy · 8 December 2018, 12:12 PM

So, In all the research I did I discovered the key was getting everything to 122 degreees, if it’s that hot, everything dies including the eggs. I spent a while today using my heat gun and going over every square centimeter inside and out of my suitcase and my backpack. At times, it actually got pretty hot (if you see smoke that’s too hot

). Over all, I feel fairly confident I am covered. Let’s sure F*7ing hope so!!!

77T · 8 December 2018, 12:20 PM

Hey - good work!

Now you’ve got that “decades of patina” all along the leather trim?

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AzHadEnuf · 8 December 2018, 12:40 PM

Going to be a long first night in the rack. But on a serious note, does that Tumi backpack fit under an airplane seat?

cornerstore · 8 December 2018, 01:13 PM

Staying in the desert and bugs around the place is every day life. Better a few bugs than breathing in the toxic spray some places use to control insects.
Just put your stuff in a freezer for 4 or 5 days, no need to destroy perfectly good items. I’d be more worried about getting sued by the chain for vexatious behaviour for posting this all over the place, as you have said you have done. Especially since you say no bites. I’d expect a letter from their legal people soon. You should write a book about all your calamities you have posted here over the years.

TheVTCGuy · 8 December 2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Going to be a long first night in the rack. But on a serious note, does that Tumi backpack fit under an airplane seat?

Yes, I use it especially for that reason

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Originally Posted by cornerstore

Staying in the desert and bugs around the place is every day life. Better a few bugs than breathing in the toxic spray some places use to control insects.
Just put your stuff in a freezer for 4 or 5 days, no need to go off the deep end and destroy stuff. I’d be more worried about getting sued by the chain for vexatious behaviour for posting this all over the place. Especially since you say no bites. I’d expect a letter from their legal people. You should write a book about all your calamities you have posted here over the years.

No one would believe it

cornerstore · 8 December 2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Yes, I use it especially for that reason

No one would believe it

I suggested a few years back that you read the book Shifts happen. Interesting read.
https://www.hayhouse.com/shift-happens

Touring · 9 December 2018, 12:50 AM

Happened to me while staying at a Marriott, so I can definitely sympathize - it's gross!

Both heat and cold temperatures are lethal. Some hotels have hot boxes they will bake your clothes/luggage in, and you can also rent or purchase these. Faster kill times with heat. However, if you're worried about heat and your Tumi, the other option is to subject them to cold temps (0 F and below) for 4 days (such as in a freezer or outdoors).

Good luck!

BBL · 9 December 2018, 02:17 AM

I am one that is always nervous about bugs when travelling, even though I cover few miles compared to many of you who make a living travelling and lodging in hotels. While I'm not sure about how effective these items are: softner sheets, sprays that stated they kill bed bugs, dust mites, etc..

I try to follow instructions pest companies, like this one by Plunkett, provide:
https://www.plunketts.net/blog/hotel-bed-bug-check/

But, lifting mattress, and such, not so easy to do.

I have never seen on a registration form that hotels request you sign, a reassuring clause from them that their accommodations are free of bed bugs... (I guess that's a dream?)

DM

goin camping · 10 December 2018, 06:34 AM

This is the stuff that nightmares are made of.

subtona · 10 December 2018, 06:41 AM

You got this... nothing comes in the house!
Hot laundry everything or burn it.

Devildog · 11 December 2018, 12:45 AM

Paul

Just a thought....what if they arrived at the hotel with you?

I don't want to make you paranoid or anything, but you never know

TheVTCGuy · 11 December 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Paul

Just a thought....what if they arrived at the hotel with you?

I don't want to make you paranoid or anything, but you never know

I am OCD and my home is immaculate, I definitely don’t have bed bugs here. I checked beebugs.com and Yelp (which I should have done BEFORE) and there are several complaints about this exact hotel having bedbugs. NEXT TIME, I am checking!

The Libertine · 11 December 2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am OCD and my home is immaculate, I definitely don’t have bed bugs here. I checked beebugs.com and Yelp (which I should have done BEFORE) and there are several complaints about this exact hotel having bedbugs. NEXT TIME, I am checking!

Consider it a lesson learned. Checking Yelp before a trip has changed the decision of where I stay on more than one occasion.

Devildog · 11 December 2018, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am OCD and my home is immaculate, I definitely don’t have bed bugs here. I checked beebugs.com and Yelp (which I should have done BEFORE) and there are several complaints about this exact hotel having bedbugs. NEXT TIME, I am checking!

Abdullah71601 · 11 December 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am OCD and my home is immaculate, I definitely don’t have bed bugs here. I checked beebugs.com and Yelp (which I should have done BEFORE) and there are several complaints about this exact hotel having bedbugs. NEXT TIME, I am checking!

Checked luggage can be cross contaminated as well. Inspect your bags at arrival for crawlers.

8 December 2018, 03:25 AM	#32
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AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Going to be a long first night in the rack. But on a serious note, does that Tumi backpack fit under an airplane seat? __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

9 December 2018, 02:17 AM	#50
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	I am one that is always nervous about bugs when travelling, even though I cover few miles compared to many of you who make a living travelling and lodging in hotels. While I'm not sure about how effective these items are: softner sheets, sprays that stated they kill bed bugs, dust mites, etc.. I try to follow instructions pest companies, like this one by Plunkett, provide: https://www.plunketts.net/blog/hotel-bed-bug-check/ But, lifting mattress, and such, not so easy to do. I have never seen on a registration form that hotels request you sign, a reassuring clause from them that their accommodations are free of bed bugs... (I guess that's a dream?) DM __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

8 December 2018, 08:14 AM	#39
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	RALPH!!! You’re one of us now!

8 December 2018, 08:15 AM	#40
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Oh, and Alpha 2 is an excellent choice, that’s what i started with as well. (But then everything went black and now all of a sudden I am buying CFX and Arrive )

8 December 2018, 10:36 AM	#42
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Oh my....I used to live out of a hotel and have seen them in "higher class" motels.... The radisson i stayed in once in Semi valley bed had several after raised the sheets up. Ive seen them in holiday in express inn Tampa too..... I always look now. And yes I threw everything away luggage too! I baked my briefcase for a few mins at 190 degrees....or just wait till get back in Phoenix and put them in the back seat in the summer heat....it will kill anything.

8 December 2018, 01:13 PM	#46
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3,999	Staying in the desert and bugs around the place is every day life. Better a few bugs than breathing in the toxic spray some places use to control insects. Just put your stuff in a freezer for 4 or 5 days, no need to destroy perfectly good items. I’d be more worried about getting sued by the chain for vexatious behaviour for posting this all over the place, as you have said you have done. Especially since you say no bites. I’d expect a letter from their legal people soon. You should write a book about all your calamities you have posted here over the years.

9 December 2018, 12:50 AM	#49
Touring 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,242	Happened to me while staying at a Marriott, so I can definitely sympathize - it's gross! Both heat and cold temperatures are lethal. Some hotels have hot boxes they will bake your clothes/luggage in, and you can also rent or purchase these. Faster kill times with heat. However, if you're worried about heat and your Tumi, the other option is to subject them to cold temps (0 F and below) for 4 days (such as in a freezer or outdoors). Good luck!

10 December 2018, 06:34 AM	#51
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	This is the stuff that nightmares are made of.

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11 December 2018, 12:45 AM	#53
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