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I am not sure if the platform this forum is built on allows the construction of a pole, but it would be interesting to see among the membership how many have actually suffered from a bed bug problem.
It is certainly a frequently asked question, curious to see how wide spread and common an issue it really is.
So for the veteran members here or administrators, can we set up a pole if the forum platform will allow one?
This would be useful information for people to decide on what steps they wish to take on their Camino against prevention.
Think you mean a poll - struggled with this for quite a few minutes
Would this help -->> https://www.britannica.com/technology/pole-constructionI am not sure if the platform this forum is built on allows the construction of a pole,
Yes it is possible to set up a simple poll. However, I seriously doubt how good the data would be. Responders would be self-selected, they could vote multiple times, and it would be hard to account for things like number of bites per night spent on the Camino, which route, precautions taken, allergic status, and whether the bugs were seen, confirmed or suspected.I am not sure if the platform this forum is built on allows the construction of a pole, but it would be interesting to see among the membership how many have actually suffered from a bed bug problem.
I have seen people covered with bed bug bites on the CF and I have seen bed bugs in albergues but I have avoided being bitten. In 2001, as I remember, there were NONE. Now it appears to be more common, just as it is all over North America and Europe with bed bug infestations out of control.
Don't soak your liner or sleeping bag in anything. It won't help. There is virtually nothing you can do to avoid them if they are present when you are sleeping aside from completely sealing yourself inside of a bag which is most likely impossible. They are pernicious and attracted to your production of CO2.
I disagree. DEET repels them. Permethrin kills them. Treated equipment will kill hitchhiking bugs as you walk. It will keep you from being your own cause of infestation.There is virtually nothing you can do to avoid them
I'm sorry to hear thisAny suggestions?
Antihistamines for the reaction and the blisters. See a farmacia for topical ointment. You may not be getting new bites; it can take a few days to react. Your husband may have been bitten, but does not react. He probably should decontaminate as well.Any suggestions?
Is it possible to get permethrin along the Camino?
Gardening stores or hardware stores, and maybe China stores, will have insecticides.
But are you putting all clothes and bedding (both yours and your husband's) into a hot drier so they have 20 minutes of heat while they are dry and are all decontaminated at once? And then protected or isolated?washing clothes either by hand or in machines
You can now buy already impregnated bags for around £16. This is what I used and had no problems. Having said that I never heard of anyone had issue. The Spanish Government has put stricter standards on Albergues.I am about to walk the Norte. Four years ago, I got into a bunch of bed bugs TWICE on the same route! I have heard a silk bag is one way of dealing with bed bugs. I have heard Pemetherin may be a deterrent....but maybe it isn't good for the environment and/or me. Suggestions?
impregnated bags
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