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Just because you’re traveling for the holidays this year doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be concerned with pest control. Pests can hitch a ride back home with you in your luggage, clothing, or other belongings. To ensure you’re not bringing any unwanted guests with you, follow these four tips.

4 Methods to Avoid Pests on Your Trip

1. Read Hotel Reviews

If you’re planning on staying at a hotel, read guest reviews before booking a room. Gauging a hotel by the number of stars it has is an indication of overall guest experience, but doesn’t say whether they utilize proper pest control. Check the most recent reviews to ensure the place has been and still is free of pests.

2. Elevate Your Luggage

Leaving your luggage on the floor provides easy access for pests to travel with you. Instead, place your belongings higher up such as on the upper shelf of a closet or on a table.

3. Utilize Plastic Zippered Bags

Pests are attracted to the scent of food, which will lead them to your belongings. If you’re bringing any food items with you, seal them all in zippered plastic bags to mask their smell.

4. Inspect & Wash Clothing

pest controlAs soon as you get home, inspect and wash all of your belongings—ideally, in a room with tile or wood floors since carpet can conceal bedbugs. Use the hottest setting on your washer and dryer to eliminate any pests that may be lurking. An alternative is to place the items in a sealed bag and leave them outside in a hot, sunny location for two days.

 

If you’ve returned from your holiday travel with a pest problem, turn to the fully licensed exterminators at Aloha Termite & Pest Control on Oahu. Since 1999, these professionals have offered pest control solutions that include fumigation services with a five-year guarantee. To learn more about how they can help you prevent or control your pest problem, visit them online or call (808) 622-2268.

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