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holiday-hotel-stayBed bugs love to travel, hitching rides on unsuspecting people who move among college dorm rooms, hotel and motel rooms, public transportation, and homes, to name a few. As such, preventing bed bugs from entering your home is crucial. If you see any signs of bed bugs, or if you suspect that they’re in your home, enlist the help of a pest control professional who specializes in bed bug extermination in NYC.

 

Know How to Identify Bed Bugs

Your first line of defense against bed bugs is knowledge. You need to know what they are, what they look like, and how they behave before you can adequately prevent them from biting you or invading your home. The easiest way to accomplish this is to do a quick Internet search. There are thousands of images of bed bugs online—some of them are linked to helpful resource sites—and tips on how to identify them.

Be Prepared When Traveling

Before you zip up your suitcases and head out the door, be sure to pack a flashlight and, if you own one, a magnifying glass. These items can help you see and properly identify bed bugs in your hotel room or guest space. When traveling, don’t make assumptions. For instance, just because a hotel may have a four- or five-star rating does not exclude or exempt it from harboring bed bugs. Stay vigilant and thoroughly inspect any and every space you’re occupying.

Set Up a Quarantine Area

When you return home from traveling, make sure you inspect your clothes, luggage, and handbags before you bring them inside. Place them in a makeshift quarantine area like your patio or deck. Once you’ve given your clothes the okay, wash them immediately in hot water to ensure that potential bed bugs or eggs that are hidden in clothing fibers are killed and removed. Clothing items that need to be dry-cleaned can be tossed into a dryer set on high heat. If you don’t own a washer or dryer, keep clothes contained in a plastic bag outside in a dry area until you’re able to head to a laundry facility. Vacuum all suitcases and bags before you bring them inside. If you still happen to find traces of bed bugs on or in any of your items, contact a pest control expert immediately.

 

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