Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

[xate]

ok.. so probably this is common knowleddge.. but what are meant by bed bugs? lice? fleas? ticks? kraetze? all of the above? something else?

[ivar]

"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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[QuakerPeregrina]

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

[notion900]

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.