Can Bed Bugs Follow Me Home?
WouterWhile traveling, you may have wondered, “Can bedbugs follow me home?” This question is an important one, as you don’t want to be stuck with a pest infestation when you get home. However, you can protect yourself from bedbugs by inspecting your hotel room and your belongings. To check for bedbugs, inspect furniture, luggage, and mattresses for cracks, crevices, and other hiding places.
Although it’s possible to prevent bedbugs from following you home, you can’t completely eliminate the problem. Professional treatment can only help you treat the infestation, and it can’t prevent new infestations. You should always notify your neighbors and friends if you find any evidence of infestation. If you suspect someone is living with bedbugs, be especially wary of visiting them.
First, try not to wear clothing with too many folds or pockets. Wear clothing that’s plain and simple, and keep a change of clothing at home. Also, bring a large plastic trash bag with you when you visit a friend’s house. After visiting, change into fresh clothes, and make sure to wash old ones thoroughly at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Second, try not to bring your luggage home with you if you suspect that it contains bedbugs. The best way to stop an infestation is to prevent it before you unpack it. Before you unpack your luggage, scan the seams and folds and look for small, dark stains. In worse cases, you may find castaway shells or pearly white eggs.
