TRAVELERS
  Beware of Bed Bugs!
        Bed Bug Identification
« Eggs are tiny, white, and glued to surfaces.
« Nymphs are light colored, from 1/16".
« Adults are rusty red, apple seed sized, 1/4 to 3/8".
« Six legs, oval, flattened from top to bottom.
« They do not jump or fly, but are good runners and
   hitchhikers.
« They tend to congregate together.

         Signs of Bed Bugs
 « Small black droppings, blood stains, or shed
   skins on the bottom bed sheet.
 « Red, itchy rash from bites.
              For information on bed bugs
                 and Integrated Pest
               Management (IPM) go to:
              http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs

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  Check for Bed Bugs
   Everywhere You  Stay
     Avoid Traveler Anxiety.
           Be Prepared.
• Leave luggage in the car or room bath tub.
• Inspect back of headboard, mattress seams,
    box spring, bed frame and upholstered
    furniture with flashlight and magnifier.
• Inspect luggage racks prior to use.
• Always Keep bags closed and zipped.
• When packing or unpacking, never lay
    luggage, backpacks or clothes on bed or
    on the floor.
• Do not store clothes in dresser.
• Inspect cracks and crevices around bed
    stand.
• If you spot a bed bug tell
    hotel staff immediately.

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  Don't Take Bed  Bugs Home....
  Transport all items in  sealed plastic bags
    until able to wash or treat.
  Unpack clothes directly into a washing
    machine.
  Wash and dry all clothing at hottest setting.

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