What to do if you have bed bugs while traveling?

Let the Host Know. Whether you are staying at a hotel or an AirBnB, the chances are that the host doesn't know they have a bedbug problem. So inform them as soon as you think there is an infestation. You may be offered a different room, and they can contact a pest control company to take care of the problem as well.



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Do a quick check of pillows and upholstered furniture for signs of bed bugs. If you can, check behind headboards and open the drawers of the nightstands and look inside. For short stays, consider keeping your clothes in your luggage.

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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.

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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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Yes, bedbugs can make their way onto airplanes — even in first class. Bedbugs can survive on planes inside luggage, and any other form of transportation, says Frye.

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Allergies to the bite, caused by bed bug saliva, can trigger hives, rashes, itching and burning. Bites can become infected, causing additional problems. Scarring can occur and persist for months or longer. A few patients develop severe systemic reactions including trouble breathing, severe infections, and anaphylaxis.

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