HAVE TRAVEL PLANS? SO DO BED BUGS.

No one appreciates uninvited guests… especially when those guests are bed bugs. If you’re traveling this season, don’t bring home these tiny pests whose idea of a tasty meal is, well, YOU.

Whether you’re staying with loved ones or at a hotel, there are a number of things you can do to help eliminate the possibility of bringing bed bugs back to your home.

• Before taking luggage into a room, begin your inspection. Examine any upholstered furniture, the curtains and the carpet. Be sure to focus on the seams and any dark corners where these bugs like to hide. Remember, you’re not just searching for bugs, you’re also searching for fecal spots (which look like tiny felt tip marker dots) that signify their presence.