What solutions are currently available to eliminate and prevent bedbugs, specifically for the hotel industry?
“There are several so-called ‘solutions’, but unfortunately these are ineffective for one reason or another. More importantly, they do not prevent bed bug re-infestations. UV Lighting will kill bugs topically, but after treatment, eggs can hatch and an infestation can re-occur. The UV light would have to stay on the bed around the clock to keep killing. This is unreasonable and expensive. Traditional Chemical Extermination kills bedbugs once, but does not prevent them from coming back. Studies at VA Tech prove this type of treatment does not work. Makers of Mattress Encasements say they block the bugs and prevent them from escaping, yet they do not kill. Bedbugs can live 18 months without feeding, so guests are still sleeping on live, or worse, dead decaying bugs. Canine Detection has received publicity lately, but the hotels are paying a high price for the dogs to detect the bugs, not kill and prevent them.” Q: What is the DreamEzzz solution? A: “DreamEzzz is the first and only afford
