Originally Posted by
Machka
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Have you encountered bed bugs? And if so, where? What countries/cities?
(sorry)
Um, ya.... they were pretty common in West Africa, had 'em in my room in fact. I dunno why they didn't take over, might have been the ants kept 'em in check. Fast little buggers, you'd be reading a book and turn the page and disturb one in its slumber. They leave a raised red bump, intensely itchy like a chigger, but not as long lasting. But... since they don't vector any diseases I know of they are merely an annoyance.
Meanwhile here in the 'states my wife does home health. Trust me, they live here among us
A colleague had to tent and treat their whole house after travelling to Asia, they think tey came back in their bags.
I forget the lethal temperatute that kills them, it ain't all that high. Down here in sunny San Antonio in summer a simple precaution is to leave your bags in the trunk for a few days upon return, it'll hit 140 in there no problem.
Mike