Anyone who has ever had to deal with bed bugs can relate to this headline. In fact, victims of bed bugs at home or while traveling develop a veritable psychosis, and in the worst cases, victims experience genuine psychological distress and need to be accompanied.
Whether you’re traveling, staying in youth hostels, refuges, B&Bs, camping or even Air BnBs (1 in 3 accommodations in New York is affected!), it’s easy to come across accommodations affected by bed bugs. This may be because the renters are unaware of the problem, or because they don’t do everything in their power to get rid of it, or because they simply can’t manage to get rid of it (in refuges, for example, on long-distance hiking trails, it’s very difficult to eradicate bed bugs in buildings made of old wood and at altitude, where resources are minimal). Coming across a home or bed infested with bedbugs is very unsettling. Not only can some people end up with dozens of bites, but they can also take some home with them. What’s even more disturbing is that bed bugs are difficult to see with the naked eye, which creates psychosis as the number of bites increases rapidly without any insects having been spotted! When they return from their travels, victims will find out more about bed bugs and realize what a scourge they are. Their only fear will be that they’ve brought some home with them.
When an infestation occurs in the home, the problem increases tenfold. Victims generally have little knowledge of bed bugs, and downplay the problem, so they only realize the extent of the infestation when it’s large-scale. And when an infestation is large-scale, it’s very difficult to get rid of all the bed bugs. In fact, it takes several weeks or even months to get rid of the problem. Some treatments fail because they are poorly executed or not combined with mechanical measures. Treatments are also expensive. In the case of tenants, landlords are responsible for all necessary measures. However, many landlords are slow to pay for and implement measures, giving bed bugs time to reproduce even more… This becomes an ordeal for the victims, who often feel helpless. Victims are ashamed to tell anyone, and isolate themselves to avoid contaminating their friends. It’s at this point that distress can set in, with insomnia and stress. Some victims even throw everything away and move… And even when the problem is solved, victims still have the impression of being stung for a long time, and need to be reassured.
As you can see, bed bugs are an ordeal. The best protection is prevention. With SHIELD Textile Bedbugs, you can protect all your belongings when you’re out and about in high-traffic areas. The scent of essential oils and active plant substances will disrupt bed bugs’ olfactory receptors, deterring them from nesting in your belongings and laying eggs. And if you have the slightest doubt about the presence of bed bugs, treat your bed with SOS Bedbugs spray . The spray’s active molecules will destroy bed bugs in all their stages of development (eggs, larvae, adults). It’s much easier to treat the early stages of a bed bug infestation than a full-blown infestation!
If you have any questions or need advice, don’t hesitate to contact us. You’re not alone!
