Four caminos over the last 10 years, and always used a garbage bag for my pack. I may be one of those not affected by bites, but have had no reactions.
Albergue in Porto had lockers on a different floor than the sleeping floor.
I would be...
I am a very advid traveller and have delt with bed bugs and many other pests in my travels however the bed bug is the most irratating due to its ability to catch a ride.
Find it easier to deal with them if you are able to find out creditable...
I agree with you about pilgrims are the vehicles bringing them from place to place. Everyone must do their part to reduce those buggers. I find that it is not as bad as it used to be because the accommodations are also doing their part. It is a a...
Ah, the bed bug, dear old Cimex lectularius, our oldest most constant and loyal companion. The dog didn’t come along till yesterday or not much earlier 😉
For many pilgrims, recent reports would suggest, the easiest way to acquire a few is to...
Hola @Bog526 a great post.
Bedbugs are a fact of Camino Life. The best advice I can give is to check the beds, especially along the crevices. If you see something that raises suspicions inform the hospitalero. If there is no action ask for you...
As @trecile said, all of the above are true, and click on the "bed bugs" tag to read much much more.
I have been bitten several times on the Camino, so I do take care to organize my belongings for easy treatment.
It is important to know that...
I have seen bedbugs a few times, but to my knowledge have not been bitten nor brought them home in my pack. Twice I saw them on the Norte in 2016.
First, was in the municipal albergue in Santillana del Mar, one was crawling on the bunk across...
All are true. As @Pafayac said, bed bugs are transported by pilgrims. Regardless of how well hospitaleros cleaned and checked for bed bugs in the morning a pilgrim can bring them in the afternoon.
All of the above. Any place that hosts human...
Perhaps it is an opportunity to remember that bed bugs are brought by pilgrims.
Please, do not put your backpacks on beds, and spray repellent on your backpacks, sleeping bags and sheets...
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