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Did You Bring Bed Bugs Back From Your Vacation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When traveling for summer vacation, it\u2019s important to check for bed bugs anytime you stay in a hotel, motel, resort, or other place that may have lots of unwanted visitors. You never want to bring an unwanted surprise into your home!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Checking for Bed Bugs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bed bugs are small, flat, oval-shaped pests that feed on the blood of humans. Their small shape allows them to fit into any space. While traveling, carefully check your accommodations before settling in. Inspect the room thoroughly for signs of bed bugs, such as tiny brown or black specks on the sheets or mattress. Pay special attention to the seams and corners of the mattress, as well as any upholstered furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Your Luggage Off the Floor<\/strong>
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Another way to avoid bed bugs while traveling is to keep your luggage off the floor.\u00a0Instead, use the luggage rack or a hard surface like a table or dresser to keep your bags elevated.\u00a0Bed bugs can crawl into suitcases and backpacks, hitching a ride to your home and spreading to other areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Proactive When You Get to Your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even if you take all the necessary precautions while traveling, it’s still possible to bring bed bugs home with you. To avoid this, be proactive when you return home. Inspect your luggage and clothes carefully for any signs of bed bugs, and wash and tumble dry everything on high heat for 30 minutes. If you do discover bed bugs, contact Bug Zero right away<\/a>\u00a0to prevent an infestation.<\/p>\n

Contact Bug Zero<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Contact us about our\u00a0chemical-free\u00a0bed bug heat treatment.\u00a0Bug Zero\u2019s bed bug exterminators are trained in the proper use of Thermal Remediation\u00ae equipment and understand the behavior and biology of bed bugs. Armed with these tools and expertise, you can count on our technicians to ensure not a single bed bug is left inside your home!\u00a0Schedule your service<\/a>\u00a0with Bug Zero TODAY!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did You Bring Bed Bugs Back From Your Vacation? When traveling for summer vacation, it\u2019s important to check for bed bugs anytime you stay in a hotel, motel, resort, or other place that may have lots of unwanted visitors. You never want to bring an unwanted surprise into your home!\u00a0 Checking for Bed Bugs Bed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5973,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Avoid Bed Bugs While Traveling | Bug Zero Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You want to avoid bed bugs when traveling to new places. 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