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Traveling is the perfect way to escape from the stresses of everyday life, but encountering bedbugs during your journey can quickly put a damper on the festivities. A 2018 survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association found that hotels and motels are among the top three locations where exterminators typically find these stubborn pests. If you’re venturing out of town, take the following precautions to avoid bringing these critters back home with you.

How to Avoid Bedbugs When Traveling 

1. Check the Room 

Before settling into the hotel room, conduct a careful inspection of the most likely spots where bedbugs could hide. Pull away the sheets and check along the mattress seams for signs of rust-colored spots, which are indicative of crushed insects. You may even notice small yellow shells, which the bugs shed when they grow. Check any upholstery in the room, too, as well as window treatments. If you discover any pests, request to move to a room in a different area of the hotel; infestations can easily travel to adjacent rooms on housekeeping carts or via luggage.

Las Vegas, NV pests2. Manage Luggage 

A suitcase is the easiest mode of transport for bedbugs to return home with you. For safety, place your luggage in spacious trash bags. Then situate the bag in an area where the pests are less likely to be a concern, such as the bathroom.

3. Wash Clothing 

Whether or not you wear everything that you took on vacation, make sure to wash it all as soon as you return. The intense heat of the dryer will kill any lingering pests. Be sure to separate dry-clean-only garments first, then wash everything on the hottest setting.

4. Inspect Luggage 

Bedbugs are notorious for coming home in suitcases. Take time to inspect all of your suitcases before you bring them inside the house. To be safe, vacuum each piece inside and out, and use a hand steaming device to effectively kill any lingering bugs or eggs that might remain.

 

If you’re concerned about a possible infestation in your home, turn to the exterminators at Surefire Pest Control. Serving Las Vegas, NV, this leading pest control company offers effective bedbug treatments to eradicate these unwanted critters so that you can get back to normal life. They also offer spider extermination, scorpion removal, and other services to ensure your home’s safety. Visit them online or call (702) 423-7463 for more on what they do. 

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