Bed Bugs

[Lollygil]

With all the talk of bed bugs at hotels---I dont think I have heard them invading cruise ships, but since they are fast becoming a National Epidemic, I dont see why they wouldnt be carried onto ships. Anyone heard anything on NCL?

[valleyvillage]

So far I have never seen a credible report of someone getting infested with bed bugs from a cruise ship here. Bed Bugs are hitch hikers and they can show up anywhere. People were getting them just by going to a nice movie theater on land!

 

You take the simple precautions, look for their footprints and report them if found.

[newmexicoNita]

With all the talk of bed bugs at hotels---I dont think I have heard them invading cruise ships, but since they are fast becoming a National Epidemic, I dont see why they wouldnt be carried onto ships. Anyone heard anything on NCL?

 

There was a long thread about this a few weeks ago. At this time it appears bedbugs are not a problem on any of the cruise lines, but have bee a question in the past. It is hard sometimes on a cruise ship to determine whether an individual has really been bitten by bedbugs or wand fleas.

 

Nita

[Shelli]

We sailed on the Jewel last week. On about our 5th night, as we were getting ready for bed, I noticed a bug crawling on the outer part of the duvet. The bug was reddish-brown and about the size of an apple seed-- exactly the description I'd read of bedbugs! I panicked, but managed to trap it in a baggie, and my husband took it down to the information desk.

 

I am pleased to report that they took it all VERY seriously! Shortly thereafter, my husband returned with a guy from Pest Control-- yes, they have a pest control department. First thing the guy told us is that the bug was a beetle, and not a bedbug. Then this fellow went on to check our bed/surrounding area thoroughly, and found absolutely no signs of bedbugs. I was very relieved, needless to say.

 

But I was also encouraged by how seriously they take every single possibility of an infestation, and it really set my mind at ease.

 

Just thought I'd report what happened!

[BIG_Steve]

 

First thing the guy told us is that the bug was a beetle, and not a bedbug.

 

Or so he says...........................

 

;)

[silkhair1]

I would think it would be serious (and they would inspect well) to get a bug infestation on any ship. It can happen so easily, but I have never heard a serious reportr come back, Usually just trolls out causing problems. I would hope the would check all the time to make sure!

[JerseyGem]

Glad to read that the Jewel has a "pest control" department! We'll be on her in less than one week!!!

 

Dh & I were on the Pearl in October. I checked the bedding, mattress and box spring very carefully as soon as we arrived. Yes, I'm a worrier! But some morning shows had just had really scary reports about bed bugs plus helpful demos of how to look for them, so I searched diligently. And found none!

 

So bring a flashlight and check all the seams, headboards, etc- and then relax and enjoy your cruise!!!