Bringing home souvenirs from your vacation spot is an excellent way to capture memories of great times- -unless bedbugs return with you to sweet home Alabama. Sadly, bed bugs often find residence by hitching onto luggage, clothing, and other items around your hotel room.  They hide until they’re safely inside your home, and then unleash their fury in the wee hours of the night while you sleep. Ensure bed bugs aren’t the souvenirs you bring home from your trips using the tips below.  

Inspect Your Hotel Room

Inspect your hotel room before getting comfortable or unpacking your bags. Check for signs of bed bugs on the sheets, bedding, and mattresses, looking for any signs of bed bugs, including the insect itself or fecal matter.  

Keep Your Items Sealed

Keep clothing covered in plastic bags. Hanging clothing inside sealed plastic bags keeps clothing neat, wrinkle-free, and inaccessible to bed bugs. Other items should be stored inside your suitcase or on hotel furniture after inspection.  

Don’t Place Clothing on Beds

Avoid placing clothing or other soft items on hotel bedding here bed bugs could be hiding.  Use luggage racks to keep suitcases, clothing, and your travel items off the floor and bedding.  

Inspect Your Luggage

Before removing clothing and luggage from your hotel before departure, give it a quick look-over. Bed bugs can be sneaky and hide in crevices. Look over every corner of your suitcase before taking it out of the hotel room. If you brought home unwanted souvenirs from a recent trip, don’t bug out; we can help. Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, and mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride Pest Control is a reliable source of quality pest-management solutions delivered by a team you can trust. Call us today for any of your pest control needs.