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define bed bugs

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define bed bugs

Postby xate on 20 Jul 2007, 23:19

ok.. so probably this is common knowleddge.. but what are meant by bed bugs? lice? fleas? ticks? kraetze? all of the above? something else?
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Postby ivar on 21 Jul 2007, 07:16

"Bed bug" or CIMEX LECTULARIUS

... the Confraternity of Saint James has this document for more details:
http://www.csj.org.uk/bedbugs.pdf

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Re: define bed bugs

Postby QuakerPeregrina on 10 Feb 2008, 06:42

They are everywhere now--homes and hotels all over Europe and North America. In case you encounter them, this is good to know:

http://bedbugger.com/faqs/travel
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Re: define bed bugs

Postby notion900 on 24 Jun 2008, 23:14

Bed bugs are found in a few places on the Camino. The bites are very characteristic as they are in lines, like landing lights! Can be very itchy. Bed bugs don't spread any diseases but are extremely difficult to eradicate from your house, so be careful when you get home: I washed all my clothes on a hot wash, put my sleeping bag in the freezer and sprayed my bag with bug spray. On the Camino if you are concerned, normal insect repellent keeps them off.
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