2023-09-17 12:18:41
Hokkaido, Japan, is one of the tourist hotspots for Hong Kong people. However, a Taiwanese tourist recently stayed at a hot spring hotel in Otaru, Hokkaido. When he got up, he thought he had been bitten by cattle ticks, and a large number of bugs appeared on the sheets. After he shared his experience online, many netizens recognized the bugs as bed bugs and reminded the victim that bed bugs are more troublesome than cattle ticks and that all luggage must be heat-treated before returning home, and may even need to be handed over to an exterminator. The company handles things more securely.
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Arranged to stay in an all-wooden compartment
According to the victim in the Facebook group “Hakodate, Sapporo, Asahikawa, and Furano in Hokkaido are so fun and the scenery is beautiful!!!“The article stated that I recently stayed at a hot spring hotel located in Hanazono 4-chome, Otaru City, Hokkaido. I was suspected of being bitten by insects while sleeping. When I got up, I found a large number of small insects on the white sheets, which were suspected to be cattle ticks:
“You can catch a lot of them in just 15 minutes!”
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The victim reported the situation to the store afterwards, but did not disclose how both parties handled it. Since the victim’s skin was itchy after waking up, he was worried that he was suffering from Lyme disease caused by ticks, so he asked other netizens for advice: “(I) have purchased medical injury insurance, but I don’t know that I must seek medical treatment in Japan?” “
However, after seeing the victim’s photos of suspected cattle ticks, many netizens pointed out that these insects were actually bed bugs commonly found on wooden furniture. The victim suddenly woke up and said:
“That’s it! Because we were arranged to live in all-wooden cubicles.”
Many netizens warned the victim that bed bugs are much more troublesome than cattle ticks, saying:
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Bed bug bites can cause anemia
Regarding the health risks of bed bugs, Hong Kong dermatologist Wu Wai-fu once said in an interview with Qingbao that excessive and repeated blood sucking bites from bed bugs can even cause anemia in extreme cases. He said that after being bitten, itchy, red, swollen papules, or papular urticaria usually appear on the skin, mainly on exposed parts of the skin such as the face, neck, hands and feet. In severe cases, large blisters may appear and even induce anaphylaxis. ), secondary bacterial infection.
Dr. Wu Huifu pointed out that the affected area of lice bites will usually gradually subside after 1 to 2 weeks, and may leave pigmentation afterwards. If papular urticaria appears on the skin, especially if the patient keeps scratching, it may even take weeks to months. will be cured.
Bed bugs should be killed with high temperature
As for the method of eradicating lice, Achen, the person in charge of the local pest control company “German Bass Pest Control”, once interviewed “Qingbao” and said that under normal circumstances, bed bugs and their eggs will die when exposed to high temperatures of 60°C or above. It is recommended that if the public suspects that they have encountered lice infestation, they can try using high temperature methods to kill lice. This is the most efficient method and has lower impact on the human body and lower economic costs.
Take clothing as an example. Washing clothes with hot water can kill bed bugs. As for mattresses and quilts that are difficult to wash, use a regular steam iron or steam iron to kill bed bugs. However, he reminded that high-temperature methods can only be used for relief. Since bed bugs reproduce quickly, if the problem is serious, it is best to hire a professional pest control company to deal with it as soon as possible.
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3 tips to prevent bringing bed bugs home when traveling
According to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, the eggs and larvae of bed bugs are difficult to detect with the naked eye, while the adults hide in small gaps in luggage, making them generally undetectable. Travelers may accidentally bring bed bugs home or transfer them while traveling. To other accommodations, the public is advised to avoid using the following methods:
1. Thoroughly inspect your hotel room
Check the room carefully for signs of bed bug activity, such as living or dead bed bugs, shed skin, eggs, blood stains on the bedding, or a “sweet musty smell”. Pay special attention to mattresses, pillows, and crevices in the bed. , the wooden structure around the bed and the gaps between walls and furniture. If you notice signs of psyllid activity, ask to be moved to another clean room immediately.
Before the inspection, it is best to leave your luggage outside the room, in the bathroom, or on a table that has been confirmed to be bed bug-free.
2. Reduce taking out personal belongings
Even if bed bugs are not found in the house, the possibility of an infestation cannot be completely ruled out because it is difficult to detect traces of bed bugs in the early stages of an infestation. Therefore, passengers should minimize taking out luggage items and put luggage in properly sealed plastic bags. Used plastic bags should be discarded immediately after leaving the hotel.
3. Disinfect after returning home
If travelers suspect that the room they have stayed in is infested with psyllids, such as if they have traces of insect bites on their bodies or find blood-spotted bedding, they should place their luggage elsewhere after returning home, such as in the bathroom. In addition, luggage and other items should also be treated at high temperatures. Clothes can be washed with hot water of 60 degrees Celsius or above. Luggage should also be treated at a high temperature of at least 60 degrees Celsius, and the contact should be maintained for at least 20 seconds.
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