How to Find and Prevent Bed Bugs During Holiday Travel

Bed Bugs Travel Easily and Are Difficult to Spot. Be Alert and Don’t Bring Bed Bugs to Your Mid-Missouri Home

There is nothing quite so exciting as traveling to see family and friends during the holidays. After a difficult year, it is fun to reconnect with your favorite people. Whether you’re staying in a hotel, a short-term home rental, or with your loved ones, you should always be wary of bed bugs. Bed bugs aren’t your run-of-the-mill pests. They are tough, tiny, and travel very well. If you are nervous about bringing bed bugs home with you, continue reading to learn how you can prevent bed bugs in your home. If you suspect you already have bed bugs, give the bed bug exterminators at Steve’s Pest Control a call.

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How to Check for Bed Bugs While Traveling During the Holidays

No matter how highly rated a hotel or short-term rental is, there is always the threat of bed bugs. Management might not be aware of an issue, which is why performing your own personal inspection is essential. Checking for bed bugs is surprisingly easy. All you need is a flashlight and an understanding of what you should be looking for.

How To Look for Bed Bugs

• Pull back the sheets and inspect the edges of the mattress. You should do this with the fitted sheet on and off
• Inspect the top of the mattress where it meets the wall or headboard
• Have a friend lift the mattress and inspect underneath with a flashlight
• Check other pieces of furniture in the room. Bed bugs aren’t picky

What to Look For When Searching for Bed Bugs

What to Do if You Discover Bed Bugs While Traveling

If you discover bed bugs during your search, report them to hotel management, your short-term rental contact, or whoever you are staying with. Keep your luggage away from where you found the bed bugs and ask to be moved to a different room. Just because you see bed bugs doesn’t mean you have picked up an infestation, but you should be cautious.

Always Be Cautious of Bed Bugs When Returning to Your Mid-Missouri Home

If you don’t see any signs of bed bugs, you should still be wary. Bed bugs are small and can hide in any type of fabric. Keep your items safe by storing your luggage on hard surfaces like luggage racks, desks, dressers, or even in the bathroom. When you return home, dry any clothing item or fabric you traveled with for at least 30 minutes. Bed bugs are vulnerable to heat and simply washing your clothes won’t kill them. A high-heat dry will take care of business. Finally, if you are able, store your luggage outside for a few days. Without fabric to snuggle up in, bed bugs will ditch your luggage and move on.

What to Do if You Find Bed Bugs in Your Home After Traveling

Unfortunately, even the most cautious traveler can bring bed bugs home. If you have discovered signs of bed bugs in your own home, it’s time to call a professional bed bug exterminator. At Steve’s Pest Control, we are highly experienced in exterminating bed bugs. Steve’s Bed Bug Heat Treatment is a proven method that limits the number of chemicals and pesticides that are used. The best part? It works in just a few hours! Steve’s Bed Bug Heat Treatment eliminates eggs, nymphs, and adult bed bugs.

Once the bed bugs in your home have been eliminated, keep them and other pests away for good with Steve’s Pest Control’s 5 Star Programs. These tiered programs are designed to exterminate and prevent all kinds of pests including wasps, rodents, termites, and more!

Traveling during the holidays can lead to unexpected encounters with bed bugs, potentially bringing them back to your home. Our guide provides essential tips on how to find and prevent bed bugs during holiday travel. Learn how to inspect hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs, such as blood spots on sheets and mattress seams. Discover effective methods for protecting your luggage from bed bug hitchhikers and preventing their spread. With our insights, you can enjoy your holiday travels with peace of mind, knowing you're equipped to avoid bringing unwanted guests home.

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Protect your home from bed bugs this holiday season by taking precautions when traveling. If you find bed bugs or accidentally bring bed bugs home, call the pest control experts you can trust. Steve’s Pest Control will quickly eliminate bed bugs and provide a service guarantee that is unmatched. Learn more about our bed bug services by clicking the button below or calling our team for a free estimate!

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