Berkeley Exterminator Advises Holiday Travelers How to Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs

Don’t let the bed bugs bite!

Millions of people will be traveling for the holidays and sleeping in beds that may be infested or in close proximity to a bed bug infestation. Bed bug infestations occur in even the cleanest homes, and can be difficult to eliminate. They can also stow away in a traveler’s luggage, so Bay Area Pest Eliminators offers travelers tips on luggage handling to protect themselves.

When returning from a trip, Bay Area Pest Elimination makes the following recommendation:

Keep all luggage, bags, and other belongings in an isolated area of the home, such as the garage, and inspect them. Try opening bags and luggage on a light-colored floor so that live bugs can be spotted more easily.
Wash all clothes, regardless of whether they were worn or not. Use the hottest water possible and put them in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes.
Double-check and clean all luggage and bags. Vacuum, hand wash, or steam-clean them.

For travelers who think they may have brought bed bugs into their home, it’s best to call in a professional pest control expert. Bed bug infestations are difficult to eliminate and pesticides can be dangerous.

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Berkeley Exterminator Advises Holiday Travelers How to Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs

Don’t let the bed bugs bite!

Millions of people will be traveling for the holidays and sleeping in beds that may be infested or in close proximity to a bed bug infestation. Bed bug infestations occur in even the cleanest homes, and can be difficult to eliminate. They can also stow away in a traveler’s luggage, so Bay Area Pest Eliminators offers travelers tips on luggage handling to protect themselves.

When returning from a trip, Bay Area Pest Elimination makes the following recommendation:

Keep all luggage, bags, and other belongings in an isolated area of the home, such as the garage, and inspect them. Try opening bags and luggage on a light-colored floor so that live bugs can be spotted more easily.
Wash all clothes, regardless of whether they were worn or not. Use the hottest water possible and put them in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes.
Double-check and clean all luggage and bags. Vacuum, hand wash, or steam-clean them.

For travelers who think they may have brought bed bugs into their home, it’s best to call in a professional pest control expert. Bed bug infestations are difficult to eliminate and pesticides can be dangerous.

View the original article here