After winter break, many college students head back to campus to complete the second semester of the school year. With students coming back to dorms from all over the country, there’s an increased risk of bedbugs entering living spaces and communal areas on clothes, bedding, and additional belongings. Luckily, the bedbug extermination specialists at Bugout Termite & Pest Control in Glen Burnie, MD, know of a few steps parents can take to prevent their dorm-bound college students from attracting the critters. 

Bedbug Extermination Pros Share 3 Ways to Protect Belongings in College Dorm Rooms

1. Check the Room Thoroughly Before Unpacking

Once students enter their dorm rooms, they will be eager to unpack. Before placing clothes in dressers or putting bedding on mattresses, check all surfaces for signs of bedbugs. The pests typically leave behind small, dark marks, resembling dirt smudges, on mattress lining and upholstered furniture. 

2. Vacuum Carpeting

If the dorm room is carpeted, make sure to vacuum the floor. Begbugs can live in the carpet fibers, clinging to any piles of clothes left on the floor. To lower the risk of bedbug infestations, students should vacuum frequently and keep items off the floor. 

3. Place Protective Guards on the Mattresses

Before placing sheets and pillows on the bed, place a cover on the mattress. There are encasement products specifically designed to keep bedbugs from crawling on the mattress.  

For bedbug extermination to prevent college kids from picking up pests in the home and taking them back to school, count on the exterminators at Bugout Termite & Pest Control to help. They will do everything possible to eliminate pests from your space and provide seasonal tips to keep them from returning. To schedule a service appointment, call (410) 760-6065 to speak with a representative. You can also visit the company online to fill out a residential pest control request form, and like them on Facebook for service alerts.