Act this week
Worried you brought bugs home from a trip?
Hotels, rentals and buses are where most people pick up bed bugs. Catching them at the suitcase stage is the easiest fix.
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Most likely
Bed bugs
Act this weekIt won't fix itself. Get it looked at soon.
How to tell
- Bugs or spots on luggage seams or folded clothes.
- Bites starting a few days to two weeks after you get home.
- A hotel bed with dark spots on the mattress tag or seams.
Do this now
- Unpack in the garage or bathroom, not the bedroom.
- Dry all clothes on high heat for 30 minutes, even clean ones.
- Vacuum and inspect the suitcase; store it outside the bedroom.
Avoid
- Don't put luggage on the bed.
When to call a proCall if you find a bug or start getting bites. One quick inspection beats a whole-home job later.
Call (855) 424-9709
Safety first
While you sort it out
- Keep kids and pets away from nests, droppings and bait.
- Don't spray a nest or set off foggers.
- Wear gloves to clean droppings; never sweep them dry.
- Sting with trouble breathing? Call 911 first.
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