Can you take bed bugs home with you from a hotel?
Can you take bed bugs home with you from a hotel? The more you travel, the more likely it is that you will bring bed bugs home with you. Bed bugs can even be picked up on airplanes. These bugs can move from one piece of luggage to another on a plane. But despite the significant risk, you can still enjoy your hotel stay if you implement the following tips.
How common are hotel bed bugs?
Infestation rates are hard to estimate but some surveys suggest 10-20% of hotels may have a bed bug issue at any given time. Hotels with higher occupant turnover like airports tend to have more frequent issues. Hotels must be proactive in implementing effective bed bug prevention and control measures.
Should I worry about bed bugs in hotels?
“It may surprise you that bed bugs are a common problem in hotels,” says Jordan Foster, Pest Management Expert at Fantastic Pest Control. “Infestations of bed bugs have nothing to do with sanitation or cleanliness. Bed bugs are not uncommon in hotels or motels of any star rating, from one-star to five-star.”
How likely is it to bring bed bugs home from a hotel?
What are the chances of bringing bed bugs home from a hotel? The chances is very high specially if the Hotel rooms hygiene are not managed. Once you enter hotel rooms carefully inspect the wardrobes and beds prior keeping luggage and beds.