Mattress bugs discovered at 4 common inns on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS — Some vacationers staying at inns on the Las Vegas Strip could have returned residence with undesirable visitors: mattress bugs.

No less than 4 visitors staying in common inns on the Strip encountered the pests of their rooms between September and January, based on reviews.

Well being inspectors from the Southern Nevada Well being District (SNHD) confirmed mattress bug sightings at The Encore, The Venetian, The Mirage and the Excalibur Lodge & On line casino.

A gaming and resort advocacy group launched an announcement saying, with 155,000 rooms and 41 million annual guests, 4 rooms impacted over a 5-month interval exhibits these are uncommon occasions.

How can I keep away from mattress bugs when touring?

According to SNHD, be sure you verify for mattress bugs proper after coming into your resort room.

Place your baggage on the rack. Officers stated the metallic or plastic legs of the baggage rack make it exhausting for mattress bugs to get into your suitcase. Additionally, hold the rack away from partitions.

Examine the mattress and headboard for indicators of mattress bugs.

Pull sheets again and verify for darkish brown spots on the mattress. Additionally, verify crevices and creases of mattress for shed pores and skin, reside bugs or fecal matter.