Bed Bug Prevention When Traveling

Simple habits that reduce the odds of bringing bed bugs home.

Check Before You Unpack

Inspect mattress seams and headboard areas in a hotel room before settling in, and keep luggage off the bed and floor when possible.

On the Way Home

Inspecting luggage before bringing it inside, and washing and drying clothes on high heat, reduces the chance of an unnoticed hitchhiker.

If You Suspect Exposure

Early treatment of a small, contained problem is far easier than treating an established infestation — don’t wait to see if it goes away on its own.