If you’re a frequent traveler, visiting large cities or maybe even some foreign countries, then you know that staying in hotels and motels can bring with it certain inconveniences and possible hazards. One of those hazards is the possibility that you may encounter bed bugs during your stay, and perhaps even bring a few home with you, God forbid!

The bed bug epidemic that is currently sweeping the nation is not relegated only to large cities, but they are certainly suffering more than some of the smaller ones. New York City for instance is being particularly hard hit, and those in the pest control and exterminator sectors are reaping the benefits in the form of more jobs and career opportunities.

By that reasoning, it can be said that if you are planning to visit a city like New York, and stay in a large hotel, then you should take care to prevent the possibility of a bed bug attack. There isn’t a hotel in the world that can claim with 100% certainty that they are bed bug free and that they have never had an infestation, nor will they ever have one. It’s impossible in this day and age to screen all patrons to ensure an outside influence will not be causal in this relationship.

So, if you are curious as to the state of things at any hotel you will be frequenting, then you can simply visit an online tool that goes by the name “bed bug registry.” The bed bugs registry logs any known complaints levied against any hotel with known infestations, and also what was done to remedy the situation.

The site isn’t perfect, as there are users who simply submit posts about the quality of their stay, or even the fact that there were no bed bugs present, which is counterproductive to say the least. Once the site filters this sort of forum mentality from the listings, this will be a great tool for those interested in knowing what is being done in the getting rid of bed bugs arena by hotelier establishments.