Just thinking about bed bugs can make a person itchy! And if you have ever had bed bugs, you know just what a nightmare it can be. Lucky enough there are easy ways to lessen the chances of bringing home this blood-thirsty insect.
Understanding what bed bugs look like, where they hide and how to thoroughly inspect for them is beneficial in keeping them away from your home.
- Inspect your hotel room for telltale signs of bed bugs.
- Wash clothing and luggage after you have returned from a trip away.
- Keeping bags and other possessions off empty seats and floors of public transportation.
- Be very careful when purchasing second-hand furniture like used bed frames, mattresses, sofas and other furniture.
- Protect what you already have! Using mattress encasements can help keep bed bugs from spreading.
When newly introduced bed bugs reach the bed, their movement is restricted to the outside of the encasement, preventing them from hiding in the mattress or box spring.
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