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magician
04-25-2015, 14:30
A shuttle driver in Franklin, NC passed along a rumor to me yesterday that there was talk of a recent bedbug outbreak at the NOC bunkhouse. Has anyone else heard of this and has any solid knowledge? I am not saying this is true and right now it seems to be a low quality rumor but on the other hand I don't want to take the chance of having my gear infected.
mtntopper
04-25-2015, 14:47
A shuttle driver in Franklin, NC passed along a rumor to me yesterday that there was talk of a recent bedbug outbreak at the NOC bunkhouse. Has anyone else heard of this and has any solid knowledge? I am not saying this is true and right now it seems to be a low quality rumor but on the other hand I don't want to take the chance of having my gear infected.
This is your first post and you want to pass along a rumor about bed bugs. Please just go away!!!!!!
Slo-go'en
04-25-2015, 15:40
Seeing that the NOC bunk houses use vinyl covered mattress and you supply your own sleeping bag, I find it hard to believe there can be bed bugs in the bunks. The cabins on the other hand maybe could, as they have real beds.
I also heard it was a room, and this is a legitimate subject regardless if it is a first post, so stay. :)
I would recommend those intending to stay there google
bed bugs NOC bunkhouse
Old Hiker
04-25-2015, 17:02
I would recommend those intending to stay there google
bed bugs NOC bunkhouse
Just did - the only thing about bedbugs at the NOC is ................................the OP's post about bedbugs at the NOC. Tried Bing as well.
Starchild
04-25-2015, 17:18
Begbugs on the trail are really a lot less of a issue then bedbugs at home, not that you would want to stay at a place with them, but it is much more manageable to clear yourself of a infestation incase you do.
Hangfire
04-25-2015, 17:44
Begbugs on the trail are really a lot less of a issue then bedbugs at home, not that you would want to stay at a place with them, but it is much more manageable to clear yourself of a infestation incase you do.
I agree, unless you are going to stay in a hotel or with friends they will just be along for the ride, and they won't threaten your health like ticks will. That being said I still looked for bed bugs at every hostel, hotel and bunk house that I stayed in, I never saw one. On the Camino this is a much bigger problem as the outbreaks can cause massive closures in the hostels along the way.
Old Hiker
04-25-2015, 17:50
Look harder.
Post the links YOU found.
MuddyWaters
04-25-2015, 19:49
There was a thread here a week or two ago.
Perhaps it vanished?
FlyFishNut
04-25-2015, 20:12
Hmmmm. does seem odd one's first post would be about BedBugs.
This may be the post that gave rise to these rumors:
http://yooying.com/p/963704500120339596_211306936