{"id":5419,"date":"2023-05-23T15:19:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T13:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/non-classifiee\/protecting-yourself-from-bedbugs-in-hiking-shelters\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T14:39:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:39:59","slug":"protecting-yourself-from-bedbugs-in-hiking-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/protecting-yourself-from-bedbugs-in-hiking-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"The checklist for avoiding bed bugs in hiking shelters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GR20 in Corsica, the Way of St James, the Tour du Mont Blanc, etc. In recent years, bed bugs have been invading lodges, refuges and hostels along hiking trails. These types of places are particularly conducive to these pests, which are transported from one shelter to another in hikers’ bags and sleeping bags. In addition, these shelters are made of wood, often with old floors and numerous hiding places. It is also difficult to apply curative treatments here, as they have to be delivered by helicopter. Not to mention that access to water is generally limited. In short, as a hiker, you need to be careful. Here are our useful tips for preventing bed bugs during a trek or hike, from packing your bag to returning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read before you leave… and keep in mind throughout your trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Why do bed bugs love hiking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bed bugs are increasingly present in places frequented by hikers: mountain refuges, communal lodges, hostels and guesthouses. These places, made of wood and difficult to access, make disinfestation difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More generally, they can be found everywhere where there is a high turnover of people, such as hotels, libraries, Airbnbs, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Opportunistic insects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bed bugs don’t jump or fly, but they are very good at travelling<\/a>. And their favourite mode of transport is your backpack<\/strong>. A garment rolled up in an infested dormitory, a sleeping bag laid on a contaminated mattress, and bed bugs or eggs will be joining you for the rest of your trek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased presence on the trails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In France, certain areas are particularly affected: the Camino de Santiago, the Via Alpina, the GR20 and the Grande Travers\u00e9e du Jura are regularly in the news because of infestations reported in lodgings. The reason? Frequent passage of walkers, bedding that is often shared, and little time between nights to disinfect effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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