I'm sorry you ended up with a 'visitor' in your shower ! That's very distressing~
The thought makes my skin crawl, honestly.
Unfortunately, in some areas a random bug is not a huge issue.
**Please allow me to explain:
First off, I am a female and detest many bugs. I reallllly don't like them.
Secondly, I used to think (unfairly and unscientifically) that if I saw one bug like a roach, there must be tons more on the property. This notion isn't true unless the property is unclean in general as that can draw critters.
Reality: there are some places, geographically, that have the right conditions for bugs, mice, raccoons and a host of other critters. Florida is one of those places. The climate is especially welcoming to bugs. One can hire an exterminator that is spraying on a regular basis (as often as is legally allowed) and there will be some bugs.
Lots of bugs (like roaches) like humidity, heat, water & foliage to hide in. Florida is prime for these conditions. Even if the host keeps the premises clean and sanitary, bugs find a way in.
Even if you plug holes/cracks and other entryways at the base of a house or apartment, bugs will find a way in..even if it's on the third floor.
I know because I now live in the South, a mile from the Mississippi River in the Delta region of Arkansas/Mississippi. It's hot, wet and crawling with Kudzu 🙂 We have done all that was recommended to seal up our home. We clean a lot. We spray commercial insecticide (that is safe around pets and humans). There is no bug-friendly carpet for critters of any size to hide in or eat; it's all hardwood floors. We don't open windows; using fans and AC to stay cool. All opened food items are stored in air-tight containers. We take house trash out to the garbage bin often. The bin is sealed and has a weighted top so nothing enters there.
When we spray, it's inside and outside.
There are bugs. Sometimes one a month. Maybe one a week. Sometimes more in Summer months.
Note** sometimes after a spray, it will bring a bug out into the open as it's now trying to escape..
I can also attest to the fact that this goes on in motels and hotels. In Florida, it's really not uncommon to see a bug on the walls. They crawl and fly 😞 Gross, right ? So unfair !
Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and say I can relate, I'm sorry you dealt with the situation and I hope it won't turn you away from traveling to new areas for fun 🙂 I don't doubt you had a scary experience.. just want to let you know it may be that the host has done their homework to attempt to be as bug-free as possible. You can certainly leave some suggestions in your review or even better, in a private message. Crossing my fingers you guys worked out an amicable solution~
Hopefully your host will consider posting a balmy bug alert in the listing just in case, and provide bug swatters in the future in their rooms~
Best wishes !
