I Pricelined myself into a two nights at a hotel in downtown Chicago. A few seconds later, I thought to check the Bedbug Registry.
DANT DANT DAH, it has bedbug reports. Given these reports, help me assess the risk of actually encountering bedbugs, so I can decide whether to just abandoned the money I just paid (~$300) and get another hotel.
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posted by ignignokt
on Apr 20, 2013 -
10 answers
Traveling to Minneapolis in early January--when making a hotel reservation, will it be offensive to inquire if they've had bed bug problems? Or will it be any use at all to ask? (assuming the receptionist will say, "no, no, everything's fine!")
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posted by Eicats
on Dec 18, 2012 -
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How freaked out should I be about this bed bug I found and what steps should I be taking to prevent an infestation?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2012 -
4 answers
Is
good-quality (not obtained from Freecycle or off the street) used furniture, from a reputable dealer, still a high (or high enough) risk for bedbugs?
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posted by Rosie M. Banks
on Nov 5, 2012 -
12 answers
[NameThatBug Filter] Please help me figure out what this little bug is that I found on my bed this morning (and hopefully put my mind at ease!).
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posted by sabotagerabbit
on Oct 1, 2012 -
11 answers
I was reading a library book when a bug crawled out. It was paper thin, and was moving incredibly slowly. My partner captured it and killed it, and then put it between two pieces of tape. We've looked online and, yep, probably a bedbug. What do we do now? Watchful vigilance? Fumigate our entire apartment (which may not be affordable at this time)? Somewhere in between? Details inside, if you want more...
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posted by rednikki
on Sep 3, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm paranoid about bedbugs, probably from reading too much Ask.Mefi. Help fill in the gaps for my one weak spot in a vacation plan.
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posted by Addlepated
on Jun 11, 2012 -
15 answers
I just had a run-in at work with two adult bed bugs. What do I need to do before I go home (heck, before I get in my car) to ensure they don't infest my stuff?
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posted by saguaro
on Apr 4, 2012 -
17 answers
Bedbugs in Los Angeles in a (really great, otherwise) rental - Landlord's had it "treated" once, and it hasnt worked. Could use some advice on next steps, before I completely lose my mind. Long-ish sob story inside...
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 6, 2011 -
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My downstairs neighbor just told me he's been finding itchy bites on his legs, which he and his doctor believe are from bedbugs. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2011 -
15 answers
Bitten by bedbugs at a hostel, worried about disease. Most answers here say that they're not vectors. How come they're not, what's the mechanism? How can I ease my mind?
posted by Tom-B
on May 4, 2011 -
8 answers
Bedbugs in London! Can anyone recommend a decent exterminator?
After doing some research I found out that the service my council provides is for 1 treatment only. Most people recommend 2 treatments.
This has left my doubting the service provided by the council
How do I separate the cowboys from the pro's?
posted by errspy
on Sep 8, 2010 -
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IdentifyThisBugFilter: A friend of mine who lives in Astoria (infamous for being in bedbug central) got a little freaked out after finding
this bug in her bed. After lots of Googling, I determined that it's not a bedbug, but we'd appreciate any help in identifying this non-bedbug bug.
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posted by chan.caro
on Jul 14, 2008 -
7 answers
I think I just found a bedbug. What should I do? Is there a place I can go in NYC to have a bedbug positively identified?
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posted by Sloop John B
on May 2, 2008 -
30 answers
I was heavily bitten by bedbugs over the summer of 2005, and although they're gone, I've grown very anxious about the thought of ever becoming reinfested.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2006 -
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