Inspecting Bed Bugs in LuggageJust as they work their way into bed crannies and nooks, these pests can easily crawl into pockets, zippers, and hidden sections in the bag. Having light-colored luggage makes your work relatively easier.
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The ideal place to keep suitcases is in the bathroom or in a dry bathtub, as bed bugs are less likely to be found in these areas. You can also keep them in closets or on the luggage racks provided in most hotel rooms, but make sure to inspect these areas for signs of bed bugs before placing your luggage there.
Once the items inside your suitcase have been taken care of, it's time to inspect your luggage. Use a flashlight to check seams, folds and pockets for bugs or eggs. Vacuum the suitcase using a brush and crevice tool attachment.
Use bags that can be sealed tightly for your used clothes, so that bed bugs don't have the chance to crawl into your clothing. Also, consider using a suitcase bag to protect it from bed bugs crawling into the seams and hidden crevices. Many companies have developed bags that you can purchase for this sole purpose.
So to repel any potential invaders, spray each part of your luggage. You don't need to spray everything inside. Spray the suitcase itself, so that the bed bugs will be repelled from the outside. If you spray your luggage, and put an impermeable plastic cover on it, you're ready to go.