Jim Fredericks<\/strong> — a board-certified entomologist and senior public affairs VP at the National Pest Management Association — tells TMZ … bed bugs are highly capable hitchhikers, so the possibility of them catching a ride to the States from infested Paris remains high. However, there are measures celebs can take to avoid that nightmare.<\/p>\n<\/section>\nWaiting for your permission to load TikTok Post.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
For starters, Dr. Fredericks says any celebs who attended fashion shows or bunked up at bougie Paris hotels need to do a hardcore inspection of their luggage and bedding alike — and that includes those who stayed at the ritziest of hotels. 5-stars or one, bed bugs don’t care, and tend to worm their way into any setting.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
On top of looking for live bed bugs, the doc says any signs of exoskeletons or fecal spots are good indications of a bed bug problem. Preventatively, he explains the wise move is storing luggage outside of bedrooms during visits.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Additionally, a thorough inspection of suitcases\/backpacks, etc. is smart before catching a flight back home … to prevent the critters from hopping continents.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Even if you’re sure your gear is bed bug-free … Dr. Fredericks says anyone visiting Paris oughta do a thorough wash of all their clothes, and dry them on a high heat setting. Once back in the U.S., he says it’s better to be safe than sorry … so, a dry clean wouldn’t hurt either.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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While blood-sucking bed bugs don’t pose a risk of spreading disease, per se, they can be a major nuisance once they’ve set up shop … all of which can be averted with preemptive action.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Getty Paris Fashion Week is over, but the party’s still going for the bed bugs lucky enough to hitch a ride with Hollywood A-listers flying back to the U.S. … and now an org specializing in the creepy crawly pests is offering a stern warning. Dr. Jim Fredericks — a board-certified entomologist and senior public […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[94,65,63,79,250,58,67,54],"yoast_head":"\n
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