Are bugs common in hotels?

“It may surprise you that bed bugs are a common problem in hotels,” says Jordan Foster, Pest Management Expert at Fantastic Pest Control. “Infestations of bed bugs have nothing to do with sanitation or cleanliness. Bed bugs are not uncommon in hotels or motels of any star rating, from one-star to five-star.”



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Bed bugs are some of the most common hotel bugs. They can be brought into hotels by guests, employees and even laundry carts, though they're often difficult to see due to their small size.

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Mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, and bed bugs are among the most common hotel pests. Accessibility to food, frequent turnover of travelers, and inadequate preventative measures create an environment where hotels are at an increased risk of attracting infestations.

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Vacuum Thoroughly By taking immediate action and following these steps, you can effectively kill and contain any bed bugs that you may have come into contact with during your hotel stay. Remember to inspect your belongings carefully before leaving the hotel room to minimize the risk of bringing bed bugs home with you.

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Just as they thrive in small, roadside motels, bed bugs can also show up in five-star hotels and resorts, and even in the cleanest of rooms.

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If you find bed bugs, or signs of them, you should report the infestation to the hotel management team. If you get another room at the hotel, be sure it doesn't share a contiguous wall, floor, or ceiling with the infested room, says Puckett.

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Just because you think (or are even positive) the hotel had bed bugs does not necessarily mean that you brought them home with you. Granted, bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eradicate on your own, so it's a good idea to act as if you may have picked up a hitchhiking bed bug or two.

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Chances are that you won't see any bugs at all, but if you see their poop trails, you know they are present. For a thorough bed bug examination, use a flashlight to look around the headboard, under the sheets and mattress pad, under the mattress and box springs, and around the base of the bed.

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No property is immune One of the biggest challenges about spreading the word about bed bugs is a lot of people don't realize that they can thrive anywhere from cheap motels to five-star hotels. Bed bugs don't see dollar signs, Bentley said.

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Hotels have a legal obligation to provide a safe and clean environment, which includes addressing bed bug infestations promptly. You should document the evidence, notify hotel management, and request a refund or room change. If necessary, seek medical attention and report the incident to local health authorities.

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“It may surprise you that bed bugs are a common problem in hotels,” says Jordan Foster, Pest Management Expert at Fantastic Pest Control. “Infestations of bed bugs have nothing to do with sanitation or cleanliness. Bed bugs are not uncommon in hotels or motels of any star rating, from one-star to five-star.”

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