{"id":7315,"date":"2023-08-01T09:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heatrx.com\/?p=7315"},"modified":"2024-05-17T04:42:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T04:42:27","slug":"summer-vacation-travels-how-to-prevent-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heatrx.com\/blog\/summer-vacation-travels-how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Vacation Travels: How to Prevent Bed Bugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You’re searching for ways to escape the daily grind now that summer has arrived. You want to ensure your trip is as peaceful as possible: a family break or a lengthy vacation. Bed bugs are tiny insects that feed on human blood, and they love to hide in luggage and clothing while they wait for their next victim. Even if you don’t see any bed bugs during your stay at hotels or hostels, there’s no guarantee that some haven’t snuck into your belongings while you weren’t looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Use a Luggage Cover.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A luggage cover is an inexpensive way to protect your belongings from bed bugs. You can find one at any store that sells luggage, or you can order one online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luggage covers are usually meshing and come in many colors and patterns. They’re available for all types of luggage, including suitcases, backpacks, and duffle bags. You can also buy them in sets, so you have one for every trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good quality travel bag cover will last many years if properly cared for (see below). They’re made from heavy-duty materials resistant to moisture and tears; some brands even offer warranties on their products, so you know they stand behind their craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Inspect Your Hotel Room Before You Stay There<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inspect it for signs of pests before you stay in a hotel room. Look for blood spots, skins, or shells on the mattress and box spring; dark spots or stains on the bed and box spring; black or brown spots on sheets and pillowcases. If you see these signs of infestation, ask to switch rooms immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Identify if the Room Has a Bed Bug Infestation.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped insects that feed on blood. They are reddish brown and can live up to a year without feeding. Bed bugs are almost the size of a banana seed, but they can hide in any crack or crevice in your home–even behind wallpaper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check for signs of an infestation by inspecting mattresses, box springs, and other furniture (like chairs) where you sleep at night. Look for black stains from dried blood on sheets, live or dead bed bugs, and small dark spots that look like dirt but contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n