How do I make sure I don't bring bed bugs?
How do I make sure I don't bring bed bugs?
Your first line of defense is: BE AN INFORMED TRAVELER.
- Read hotel reviews. ...
- Check the Bed Bug Registry.
- Ask the hotel where you are thinking of staying, what practices they've put in place to deal with bedbug prevention and treatment.
- Travel with a flashlight and a bedbug information card.
What if I slept in a hotel with bed bugs?
Wash Everything. Luckily, you probably don't have to discard all of your belongings, but you do have to be careful not to bring them inside. When you get home, put all of your luggage and other belongs outside immediately. Place anything washable in a garbage bag and transport directly to the washing machine.
Can bed bugs live in toiletries?
Any luggage items such as toiletries, shoes, or jewelry that cannot be washed, should stay isolated outdoors until they can be carefully inspected and treated. To kill bed bugs with heat, place items in a plastic bag in a hot, sunny location and raise temps to 120 degrees for an hour or more.