Comments on: Three Ways to Prevent Bed Bugs when Traveling (And Mosquitoes too!)

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 20:42:13 +0000

Great suggestions. Just the idea of bedbugs gives me the willies. Unfortunately, if I go anywhere near Febreeze or even anyone wearing it, the chemicals trigger an instant asthma attack so I’m happy you shared some more natural ideas. 🙂

By: No Bugs On Me

No Bugs On Me — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:34:24 +0000

YES Frebreeze works.. it does! at least the living ones you can see…
I tried 91% alcohol, sure it will if it doesn’t evaporate first…

Was spraying Febreeze around just for smell goods… hit one I saw.. watched it within minutes start “rearing up” and then it was gone… actually “froze” in rear up stance lol… tried again when I caught another.. same thing, not even dousing them, just a normal spray…

Using Febreeze “Pet Odor Eliminator” in the light blue (refill) bottle… $7.94 at WalMart. true its not the cheapest solution.. but I buy the stuff anyway, so I spray any “hot spots” I find.. while also coating the carpet after vaccum.

This is my experience.. may not be yours.. but if you have them.. try it… not saying it will solve your problem, but it’ss get a few of them… Finding more dead ones that have come up out of the carpet as i type… Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum.

By: Dave E Wilkes

Dave E Wilkes — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:36:07 +0000

There is some good advice here, and isn’t it strange how bed bugs will sometimes only affect one individual and leave the other alone?
Luckily I am usually the one who doesn’t get bitten!!
But these products certainly seem worth getting as a safeguard

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:00:42 +0000

In reply to Gloria. @Gloria: Thanks.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:01:02 +0000

Hi – I love Sol-U-Mel. Contact me f you would like more information on how to purchase safer, greener products.

By: Shredder

Shredder — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:22:18 +0000

I have been looking for this kind of bed bugs solution, since I have been traveling with my work. I’m very much particular with the existence of bed bugs and mosquitoes. This products sounds to be effective, I might buy one of this before I off to my traveling destination.

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:10:40 +0000

@solofriendly:
Glad to be able to share the tip! Don’t care for toxic chemicals myself… the Permethrin was a quick fix solution for my panic. I’m very pleased to have learned about a natural solution that’s effective, eco-friendly & that I can clean my apt w/ when i’m not traveling!

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:10:26 +0000

@Nancythegnomette:
LOVE Dr. Bronner’s & just got my family hooked on it too! I like that a little goes a long way, esp when you’re on the road… The “multi” aspect of Sol-U-Mel is alluring too- I can think of so many ways I could have used it on my last trip! It’s all about downsizing but staying safe, clean and fresh. 😉

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:27:12 +0000

Thanks for the tips. Sol-U-Mel sounds amazing. I’m constantly looking for multi-purpose items for my lone carry-on. 🙂 I like Dr. Bronner’s soap too, but sol-u-mel sounds a little bit more hardcore, which is needed in scary locales. 🙂

By: Gray

Gray — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:55:34 +0000

Great advice, thank you! Sol-U-Mel sounds perfect. I’ve been wondering if there was some sort of “all natural” bug repellent out there, because I really don’t using toxic chemicals near my skin.