NY bed bugs

[pkyorkbeach Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pkyorkbeach]

Bed Bugs..Bed Bugs have invaded New York. Now they are in the theatres and some stores.

The New York Bed Bugs Crisis Spreads: Times Square Movie Theater Is Forced To Close

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

What kind of beds do they have in the thitters there?

We have lots of thitters here, more than there I hear, and none of em have beds that I know of.

maybe casting couches

[pkyorkbeach Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pkyorkbeach]

The news said that the bed bugs are traveling now. Not just in beds. Victoria Secrets store even had some. There is a web site which shows what places have been infected. Many shops are trying hard to get ahead of the problem. They said the bugs are traveling in purses, bags etc....

[Laurie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Laurie]

I'm trying to decide whether to go to NYC in Oct for a few days - would need to purchase concert tix in a few days - and already have a TS confirmation for 2011...

From a review of Manhatan Club on hotels.com:
Manhattan Club Suites Hotel - New York - New York - With 43 guest reviews

Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "Disappointing" Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 15, 2009

I was very disappointed in the Manhattan Club from the minute I walked in needing a rest room immediately....The single one in the lobby was occupied and I said to the staff member that it was an emergency. She just walked away. We had to wait a LONG time for a bellman to help with the luggage. Our room was not ready, which was OK since we were early. When we came back to the hotel, they did upgrade our room. However, we waited a very long time for the luggage to be brought up. While waiting we noticed a small bug, reported by the bellman to be a bed bug, crawl across our bed. The bellman took it downstairs to check it out. I insisted on changing our room and we were put into a smaller room. When the sofa was opened, I had to climb over it to get out of my bed. I spoke to the reception desk a few times and they offered me breakfast vouchers. We had other plans and could not use them. They did not offer any other compensation, not even a drink that we had in the lounge. In short, it was a very disappointing stay. The one great feature is the location in Manhattan.

[craftemp Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close craftemp]

You would be surprised to know the places that have bed bugs. It is becoming a real crisis. They had been basically eradicated but are now making a strong comeback. The pesticides used to kill them in the past are now banned.
Here is a link that will show hotels that are KNOWN to have a problem... for every one that is reported, I'm sure there are many more that are not. Even several of the Disney properties have a problem
Bedbug Registry - Check Apartments and Hotels Across North America
Just type in the city that you are interested in. I got itchy just looking at the lists

[Laurie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Laurie]

Hilton NYC on Ave of the Americas:
Bedbug Report for Hilton New York, new york,

[jlwquilter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jlwquilter]

Great. My DH leaves Sunday for a week long conference in NYC. He hopes to be able to catch at least one play.

I am grossed out even thinking of these critters.

How do I check his stuff when he gets back to make sure he's not bringing any home??!!

[brother coony Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close brother coony]

Bedbugs are in every State in the USA, NYC is just aggressively going after them as is NY state,
Most States Just ignoring the Problem

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

From the website linked above:

"Because our bedbug reports come directly from users, we can't guarantee their accuracy"

Maybe NYC hotel prices will finally come down.

The Manhattan Club has been in need of new furnishings for years. Still, the location and size of the units can't be beat.

It's not just limited to hotels, apartments are dealing with them as well. I would imagine any reputable hotel encountering a problem will treat it as aggressively as possible. But what do I know?

[longtimer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close longtimer]

Bed bugs are so many places now. Here's some info from Orkin (not promoting their services, just some good info):
Bed Bug Tips for Travelers
Most everyone knows the saying, “Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite.” When traveling, here are tips from Orkin to help you sleep tighter.

Survey
any and every hotel room for signs of a bed bugs infestation. Bed bugs are not a sanitation issue, which means they can be found in any hotel or motel – from a one-star to five-star location. Signs they are present? Large infestations of bed bugs can create a musty, sweet odor, like soda pop syrup. They leave behind brown or red spots on sheets. While not known to spread disease like many other pests, bed bugs can leave itchy, bloody welts on the skin. (Welts more commonly appear when the victim is sensitive to insect bites.)

Lift and look

Bedbug Inspection
Bed bugs tend to settle in close proximity to their food source – you! During the day these nocturnal insects disappear in crevices associated with mattresses, box springs, sheets, furniture, upholstery and hollow bedposts, as well as crevices behind baseboards, pictures and even torn wallpaper. Make sure to lift and look around all possible hiding spots for bed bugs in the hotel room, not just the mattress.

Elevate
your luggage and other items. Carefully inspect the hotel’s luggage rack. If there are no signs of bed bugs on it, use it to keep your suitcase off the floor and away from the bed. Also pull the luggage rack away from the wall. This will reduce the likelihood of the insect crawling up the wall and getting into your things.

Examine
your luggage while repacking and once you return home, to ensure you haven't picked up unwelcome visitors. Bed bugs are great hitchhikers, so be sure to check your luggage and clothing for bed bugs before bringing luggage back into the bedroom. (Orkin recommends unpacking in your garage or utility room.)

Professional help
is out there – use it! Because bed bugs can survive extreme temperatures (up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit) and are extremely difficult to kill, treating for an infestation requires the use of a licensed, professional pest control operator with specific experience treating for these pests.

If you want to follow the link for more information:
Bed Bugs: How to Get Rid of Bedbugs ? Orkin.com
I'm getting itchy just typing this.....

[grest Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close grest]

Oh my gosh!!

[pkyorkbeach Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pkyorkbeach]

These are some good ideas to try to prevent bringing them home

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

The mind is a terrible thing. I have been itchy since reading this thread

We need a new mattress and were going to try a few nights at Marriott and Westin to "try before we buy" but now I'm not sure it's worth it!!

I've slept on both before but not with an eye (or back, more like) toward owning

When I changed the sheets today, I found myself inspecting underneath very closely. I may never sleep again

[Laurie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Laurie]

NY is the most bedbug infested city

New York most bedbug infested U.S. city: survey - Yahoo! News

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

New York most bedbug infested U.S. city: survey - Yahoo! News

not looking not looking not looking