Bedbugs are a terrible nuisance in your own home, and the last thing you want to do on your vacation is carry them back with you. Although many hotels maintain outstanding levels of cleanliness, high-traffic spaces are still vulnerable to bug problems. The bedbug treatment experts at Arab Termite and Pest Control of Cincinnati in Ohio don’t want these pesky critters to ruin your holiday, so they’ve compiled this list of how to avoid them while traveling.

How Do You Prevent Bedbugs When You’re on Vacation?

1. Use Plastic Covering & Light Colors When Traveling

You might unwittingly be taking bedbugs back with you from your vacation. Cloth luggage and carry-on bags, especially in dark colors, give bedbugs a lot of easy places to hide. They’re not as attracted to light colors and even less so to plastic materials; because of this, you should pack light-colored clothing in plastic luggage. 

2. Don’t Bring Your Own Pillow 

You might want to bring your home pillow with you when you travel, but bedbug treatment experts advise against it. Bedbugs can easily hide in your personal items and go home with you, especially if you are stuffing them in your bags when moving from place to place. Use the items provided by the hotel and make sure to thoroughly inspect them beforehand.

3. Perform Post-Travel Maintenance

Some of the most important tasks you perform will be when you come home. Make sure you vacuum out your entire suitcase and wash all of your clothes in hot water, even the ones you haven’t worn. This will help eliminate any bedbugs you might have taken with you.

As relaxing as a vacation is, you should still be on the lookout for bedbugs. The bedbug treatment experts at Arab Termite and Pest Control of Cincinnati have over 80 years of experience with a variety of pest problems and perform a comprehensive three-step extermination treatment to ensure the pesky critters are gone for good. For more information on their services, visit their website, or call (513) 385-3430 today to schedule bedbug treatment for your home.