Unlike other pests, bed bugs don’t fly or jump. They spread by hitchhiking from place to place. They cling to luggage, clothing, backpacks, and furniture, making hotels, public transportation, and secondhand items common sources of accidental transfer. Even a quick stay in an infested room can bring a few bugs home with you.
Prevention starts with awareness. Inspect hotel mattresses and headboards before settling in, keep luggage off the floor, and wash travel clothing on high heat when you return home. Be cautious with used furniture as well—bed bugs can hide in even the smallest crevices. The more you know about how these pests move, the better equipped you are to stop them from entering your home in the first place.
Jeff Verges/Owner/Operator
742 Santa Anita Court
Eugene, OR 97401
541-688-0580 Eugene
503-371-8373 Salem
