Bed Bugs: Making Travel Tricky

No matter the current climate of the world, there is always a reason to travel. It might be to visit family, or it may be for work but whatever the reason, it is more important than ever to do it safely. With so many travellers focused on keeping themselves away from germs and bacteria, old foes are often forgotten - namely bed bugs! While hotels have a reputation for housing pests, these are not the only places that these pests are lurking around. Travel might tend to bring the bugs out of the woodwork but infestations are common across households and multi-unit spaces.

Where Did Your Infestation Come From

Hotels: With a revolving door of guests, hotels are a hot spot for pest activity. Biting insects like bed bugs are able to make their way from one room to the next and from one floor to another. This means that even a single bug can overrun an entire space.

Planes: Bed bugs are persistent but they are also sneaky. It is an urban myth that these insects rely on mattresses to find a home. The fact is, any soft surface can house an infestation. These uninvited guests can hunker down in carpeting, latching onto pant legs and clothing. It is possible to pick a hitchhiker up inside the cabin but suitcases can also be a prime culprit. A single bug in your baggage can lead to an infestation at home.

Out of Thin Air: Part of what makes beg bug infestations so tricky, is that it can be difficult to know where they came from. Even without regular travel and low exposure, you can end up with red, swollen bites. Living in an apartment building, for example can lead to an infestation that seems to come out of nowhere. 

No matter where you’ve picked up these troublesome pests, quick action is important to kicking them out. Calling in a professional pest control agency can mean the difference between a short-term headache and a long-term infestation.

Calling in the Big Guns

Professional pest control agencies have their own system of getting rid of bed bugs. Far from basic traps, baits and practices, a stubborn pest deserves a persistent treatment technique. By offering options for chemical and non-chemical treatments, our specialists have something for everyone!