Are you planning a summer vacation? Searching the internet for the greatest family hotels or activities. Here are some things to think about to guarantee that your trip is all you’ve hoped for and that you don’t bring home any unwanted mementos, such as bed bugs.
What Are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are oval-shaped insects that feed on blood, carbon dioxide, and body heat. Because females lay hundreds of eggs, their name is synonymous with infestation. Bed bugs are most active at night, biting humans and animals as they sleep.
How Are Bed Bugs Spread?
Bed bugs can be found in a variety of settings, including airlines, taxis, ride-sharing services, and trains. It is important to check the seats and surrounding areas to ensure there are no bed bugs. If you do find evidence of bed bugs, notify management and request a new seat.
Watch Out for These Signs
When entering a room or lodging for a vacation, it is important to check for bed bugs. This includes pulling back the sheets and mattress cover to make sure there are no blood spots, fecal stains, or actual bed bugs in the edges or corners of the mattress.
Additionally, inspect the headboard, nightstands, and the edges of the furniture for indications that bed bugs have been or are currently active. You can also keep your luggage off the ground and away from upholstered furniture by elevating it on a luggage rack or pedestal. This will prevent bed bugs from scaling up your luggage. If bed bugs are spotted, guests should promptly change rooms or establishments and pack their clothing in a trash bag. Be sure to inspect all of your belongings before moving them to the new room to avoid bringing the bed bugs with you.
Call In The Professionals
Bed bugs are master hitchhikers who might be difficult to eradicate. To avoid them, clean out your suitcase and wash your clothes in hot water when you get home. If bed bugs have found their way into your house, contact ECO Bed Bug at 202-709-7490 to rid your home of these pests.
