Here at B&B we are all about protecting our customers from unwanted pests, that is why we have created this list to help better protect yourself from bed bugs while you travel. Follow these simple tips to keep you, and your family safe this vacation!
- Inspect – Before going to sleep in any foreign place make sure you inspect the bed or areas around the bed for bed bugs. Some common areas that bed bugs are found around the home include headboards, nightstands, and mattress shams. If you spot any blood spots that is a dead giveaway that bed bugs are present, and you should steer clear!
- Prepare – Often suitcases are the most vulnerable to bed bugs hitching a ride on them. One way that you can combat this is wrap your suitcase in a trash bag, or any kind of plastic to make sure not unwanted hitchhikers attach themselves.
- Bring a Flashlight – It can be hard to see bed bugs especially in cracks and cervices so bring a flash light with you on your trip so that you can inspect your living quarters properly.
- Call – Before you go stay anywhere call and ask them about their bed bug problems or research for yourself online about the area you are traveling. It is always important no matter where you’re going to research about pests or threats that you might encounter on your trip this includes bed bugs.
It is important that if you find a bed bug infestation on your property whether it’s your home, or business your deal with it quickly with a licensed professional before it becomes too much. If you or someone you know is dealing with bed bugs or any other pests in the great Boston area contact B&B Pest Control today! See why for over 30 years so many in the greater Boston area have chosen B&B when they have a pest problem for their home, or business. Contact us today and find out the B&B difference for yourself!
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