{"id":2444,"date":"2018-09-11T19:58:46","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T19:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=2444"},"modified":"2018-09-11T19:58:46","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T19:58:46","slug":"hurricane-relief-how-to-stay-clear-of-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/hurricane-relief-how-to-stay-clear-of-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Relief: How to Stay Clear of Bed Bugs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 Hurricane, draws closer to the East Coast and targeting the Carolinas with some are calling \u201ccatastrophic flooding\u201d. \u00a0As this storm gets closer to the main land, those that are not evacuating are seeking shelter at local relief centers or boarding up their home and hoping for little to no damage. Although in Cleveland, OH, we will only get the aftermath of rain showers to follow, we wish safety upon those that will be affected by this extreme dangerous hurricane. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are still seeking shelter from Hurricane Florence with a furry family member, here is a list of <\/span>Pet Friendly Evacuation Shelters<\/span><\/a> in the Georgia, North and South Carolina areas. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>While staying in local hurricane relief centers, it is important to be grateful and thankful to those that volunteer their help, but you will also have to ensure that after the storm, you do not bring bed bugs back home. <\/span>An adult bed bug, not to be confused of other insects, are the size of an apple seed and are of mahogany brown color. <\/span>Their molted shells will be a clear yellowish color and eggs will look like little white dots. <\/span><\/p>\n

With a higher population density comes easier transportation for bed bugs, which can cause an outbreak or infestation in an entire building, such as a relief center from inclement weather. It only takes <\/span>one person<\/span> to place their infested bag or belongings on a pile of clean towels or a community couch to cause an outbreak.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some tips and tricks that can help you prevent bed bugs from infesting your belongings while you take shelter from Hurricane Florence:<\/span><\/p>\n

Check Community Beds Immediately<\/b><\/h2>\n

Bed bugs are notorious for taking refugee in mattresses and take any being that is pleasantly sleeping on that bed as their food source. Be sure to check and inspect the following places on any bed before placing your belongings on it or sleeping..<\/span><\/p>\n