Ah, the joys of travel! Exploring new places, trying exotic foods, and… accidentally bringing home tiny, unwelcome stowaways? Yikes! Bed bugs are the last souvenir anyone wants. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with these tips to help you stay bug-free while globe-trotting (or even staycationing).
1. Pack Like a Pro
Before you even leave home, grab some travel-sized bed bug repellents or sealable luggage liners. It’s like giving bed bugs a big “no vacancy” sign for your suitcase. Bonus: You’ll also feel super organized, and who doesn’t love that?
2. Hotel Detective Mode: Activated
When you check in, don’t flop on the bed just yet (tempting, we know). First, pull back the sheets and inspect the mattress seams and headboard. Use your phone flashlight to look for tiny rust-colored spots or live bugs. If you see anything suspicious, it’s time to kindly request a new room—or a new hotel entirely!
3. Keep Your Luggage Off the Floor
Treat your luggage like it’s royalty—no touching the floor or bed! Use a luggage rack or place your bag on a hard surface, like a desk or dresser. Bed bugs are like little ninjas; they can climb into your belongings faster than you can say, “Ew!”
4. Seal It Up
Store your clothes in resealable plastic bags. Not only will this keep bed bugs out, but it’ll also keep your clean and dirty laundry separated. Two birds, one stone!
5. Hot Wash Everything
As soon as you get home, toss your travel clothes in the washing machine on the hottest setting. Bed bugs can’t handle the heat (literally), so you’ll stop any hitchhikers in their tracks.
6. Inspect Your Souvenirs
That adorable pillow or vintage suitcase you picked up? Give it a good once-over before bringing it inside. Bed bugs love to sneak in via soft materials.
7. Call for Backup
Despite your best efforts, if you suspect you brought home some unwanted guests, don’t panic! Call the pros at Madsen Pest Management. We’ll send those bed bugs packing faster than they arrived.
Travel Bug-Free, Always
Bed bugs may be small, but their impact can be huge. A little vigilance goes a long way in keeping your adventures stress-free. So go forth, explore the world, and rest easy knowing you’ve got the tools to prevent these pesky pests. Bon voyage, and may your trips always be bed bug-free!
Related Posts
PESTS IN YOUR PIPES?
Experiencing plumbing problems? Issues like clogged drains, leaking pipes or even standing water could mean that you’ve got pests hiding in your pipes. Yuck! Many pests like fruit flies, silverfish, gnats, cockroaches and drain flies find their way into your home or business through – you guessed it – your pipes. Thankfully, drain cleaning is…
HOW TO GET RID OF PANTRY PESTS
The winter months are dragging on and little bugs like moths, weevils and small beetles just love to pop up from the depths of who knows where to ruin your day. These pesky insects that surface from thin air are called pantry pests, and man are they a nuisance. Where there is food, there also…
GOT COCKROACHES IN YOUR HOME?
Cockroaches are common household pests that are particularly good at hiding around your home. These oval-shaped insects can grow to around 2 inches in length, have six legs, two antennae and some species have wings. You may find these pests frequenting your home if food isn’t cleaned and stored correctly or if sanitary measures are…