These tiny, wingless insects feed on the blood of humans and animals, and they are known for their ability to hide in cracks, crevices, and furniture. While it is not accurate to say that all hotel rooms have bed bugs if one has them, the prevalence of bed bugs in hotel rooms is a concern that should not be overlooked.
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These tiny, wingless insects feed on the blood of humans and animals, and they are known for their ability to hide in cracks, crevices, and furniture. While it is not accurate to say that all hotel rooms have bed bugs if one has them, the prevalence of bed bugs in hotel rooms is a concern that should not be overlooked.
Not everyone who stays in a bed bug infested room will take bed bugs home. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to act as if you may have picked up a stray bed bug or two. The most likely place to pick up bed bugs in luggage is on, or next to, the bed.
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.
“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.”
Some people think that bed bugs are no more common in hotel rooms or vacation rentals than anywhere else. According to recent NPMA data, however, 80% of pest control companies surveyed reported that they had treated hotels and/or motels for bed bugs infestations within the past year.