{"id":12247,"date":"2018-08-01T15:13:19","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T15:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/08\/01\/battling-bed-bugs-advice-for-military-families-on-the-move\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T20:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T20:14:42","slug":"battling-bed-bugs-advice-for-military-families-on-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/home-hq\/2018\/08\/01\/battling-bed-bugs-advice-for-military-families-on-the-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Battling bed bugs: Advice for military families on the move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As military families deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/2018\/07\/27\/moving-this-summer-heres-why-you-could-face-delays-no-matter-where-youre-going\/\" target=\"_blank\">moving delays<\/a> on top of typical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/spouse\/2017\/04\/22\/military-moves-2017-13-tips-for-your-next-pcs\/\" target=\"_blank\">change-of-station<\/a> shenanigans, leave it to a bug the size of a pinhead (well, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/190215\/increase_in_bed_bugs_due_to_travel_other_factors\" target=\"_blank\">maybe three pinheads<\/a>) to complicate matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bed bugs have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation-now\/2017\/06\/21\/bed-bugs-disappeared-40-years-now-theyre-back-heres-what-know\/399025001\/\" target=\"_blank\">enjoyed a resurgence<\/a> in recent years, to the chagrin of frequent travelers, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation-now\/2017\/06\/21\/bed-bugs-disappeared-40-years-now-theyre-back-heres-what-know\/399025001\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Hampshire veterans seeking medical care<\/a>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvidshub.net\/news\/286692\/taking-bite-out-bed-bugs-during-pcs-season\" target=\"_blank\">military family on the move in Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think you might have an unwelcome guest on your PCS move? Some answers to common questions, courtesy of military, Centers for Disease Control and other sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. Do I have bed bugs?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. An itch isn\u2019t really enough evidence: Check for reddish-brown marks on your sheets or blankets, or for the bugs themselves, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/2c9fb9823571b8fe7a27fb3378d8ed5f6b329865\/c=2-0-1598-1200\/local\/-\/media\/2017\/06\/21\/USATODAY\/USATODAY\/636336418185934399-IMG-6413.JPG?width=540&#038;height=405&#038;fit=crop\" target=_blank>tend to cluster<\/a> on fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. I don\u2019t see anything, but I\u2019m itching like crazy.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Your body may not react <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bedbugb2.JPG\" target=_blank>to the bites<\/a> for days, even weeks, after they\u2019re inflicted. So if you slept in a hotel or temporary military housing and started itching the next week, the bugs may have been left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. I see what looks like bed bugs, but I\u2019m not itching. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They could be new arrivals, or you could be one of a small but significant amount (20 percent or more) of people who have no reaction to the bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. But my house is spotless!<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. No argument. It looks fantastic. But the bugs don\u2019t feed on filth, just blood. A clean house won\u2019t keep them away or prevent them from multiplying.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/home-hq\/2018\/07\/10\/declutter-101-5-tips-to-prep-your-home-for-a-quick-sale\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-653920012.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">Declutter 101: 5 tips to prep your home for a quick sale<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">Staring down a pre-move housecleaning? Here&#039;s some advice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. We\u2019ve been settled in for months. Where\u2019d they come from?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Some bed bugs can go months, even more than a year, without a meal. If you\u2019ve just gotten around to unpacking some linens, they could be setting up shop in their new digs just like you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. I want them dead.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. That\u2019s not a question, but OK: An exterminator is your best bet; if you\u2019re in temporary housing, report your suspicions immediately. If you\u2019re not sure whether your home is infested, or if an exterminator is a few days off, take these steps, courtesy of Naval Medical Center San Diego:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash everything in hot water (120 degrees or more).<\/li><li>Dry everything on the highest setting for at least five minutes.<\/li><li>Vacuum mattresses, box springs and carpets. Empty the vacuum into a sealed plastic bag and get rid of it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. Do I need to see a doctor?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Probably not. The bugs aren\u2019t known to spread disease, and the largest health risk comes from skin infections brought on by excessive scratching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Q. This sounds terrible. How do I prevent it?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. A quick inspection of linens, either yours or those at your temporary lodging, may avoid the problem. 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