Bed bugs are one of the most widely spread pests within Canada. These insects can be transmitted in so many different ways, that pinpointing exactly where and when you brought them into your home is nearly impossible. You can take bed bugs home from enjoyable pursuits such as going to the movies or to the theatre, sitting in waiting rooms, dining at restaurants, using public transportation and perhaps most of all, by traveling. Travelers likely never base their trips around where it may be possible to pick up bed bugs, and this is perfectly logical since this could drive a traveler insane. These bugs can be picked up virtually anywhere large groups of people congregate and travel through. We at Pest Control Cambridge typically warn people against traveling or having guests from out of town over during a bed bug infestation, as this is also a primary cause of how the bugs are transmitted. There are some tips that can help to prevent bringing home these parasites when traveling.
Most bugs during the traveling process will likely be picked up in a hotel. Hotels of every variety and price structure can become infested with bed bugs. These bugs only want easy access to human blood and pay no mind to food, water, filth, or any other stereotypical notion that seems to become attached to indoor pest infestations. When you arrive in a hotel, place your luggage inside of the bathtub initially to keep any bugs that may have latched on during the transportation process contained. Pull back the bedding and check the seams and corners of sheets and blankets for bugs. Turn back the mattress and check underneath the mattress as well as the sides and seams. You will also want to check the underside of the box spring as well as the dresser and any other furniture within the room. Pay particular attention to the underside of all furniture and the box spring.
Bed bugs will also hang out in transportation centers such as bus stations, airport terminals, as well as the seats inside of the buses and planes. Although it may seem odd to other passengers, feel free to check the underside of these seats both inside of the transportation unit and any seats in the terminals for active bugs. Bed bugs will latch onto clothes, bags, and even shoes to get to their next destination, which is your bed.
Avoiding bed bugs during travel may seem impossible, but all you need to remember is to always check for bugs and you can usually avoid bringing them home with you. It may take some time to go through all of these steps, but it will definitely beat the time it will take to eradicate a bed bug infestation from within your home. Traveling is also how bed bugs get from place to place since this type of insect does not live outdoors. If you bring them home, call a pest control professional immediately.