We’ve all heard of home inspectors, if you have ever bought a house or condo in the past few years. Those are the guys who check everything out and make an honest appraisal of the state of the property you are buying. Well, today’s post is about bedbug contact precautions. Bed bugs have recently gained prominence due to infestations in many prominent hotels and private residences. Because they are small, nocturnal and cryptic, they can often go undetected for months or even years, leaving unknowing victims with itchy bites. This article provides an overview of bed bug contact precautions. Do you know how to handle bed bug contact precautions? There are certain steps to take and precautions to take when you want to avoid getting bed bugs. If you get bed bugs, the best place to start is by creating a safe place in your own home, and there are certain things you should do in order to avoid contamination.

Bed Bug Contact Precautions

Use bed bug-proof mattress and box spring encasements (covers), both at home and on the road, to help prevent bed bugs from getting into or out of the mattress and box springs.

Bed bug-proof mattress and box spring encasements (covers) can be used to help prevent bed bugs from getting into or out of the mattress and box springs. The most effective covers will be tightly woven, specially designed for bed bugs, and fit snugly on the mattress and box springs. They should also have a zipper that completely closes.

When staying in a hotel, check for signs of bed bugs.

• Check the sheets on beds, particularly around the seams and edges of mattresses.
• Look for live bugs and their eggs in the seams of mattresses and in cracks in headboards or walls.
• Look for cast skins that look like tiny versions of bedbug shells.
• Look for dark spots that look like dried blood on sheets or bedding, particularly near the mattress.

When staying in a hotel, keep your suitcase elevated off the ground and away from the walls and furniture.

When staying in a hotel, keep your suitcase elevated off the ground and away from the walls and furniture. This is a simple tactic but one that can help prevent bed bugs from getting into or near your luggage. The most effective way to do this is to put a suitcase on a luggage rack if one is provided by the hotel. If there’s no rack available, set your suitcase on top of an unfolded bath towel on the bed (but not under it). Finally, place another folded towel over top of your suitcase for extra protection against bed bug bites.

When staying in a hotel, avoid storing your suitcase on top of the dresser or under the bed.

• When staying in a hotel, avoid storing your suitcase on top of the dresser or under the bed.
• If you must put your suitcase under your bed, make sure that it is not directly under any mattress seams and that there are no cracks or openings in the frame where dust or bugs can enter.
• Avoid placing suitcases on furniture when you arrive at a hotel room. If it’s not possible to put the suitcase on top of a luggage rack or bathroom counter, place it inside an unused closet for safekeeping until you leave again.

When staying in a hotel, do not put your suitcase on the floor or on the furniture when you get there.

When staying in a hotel, do not put your suitcase on the floor or on the furniture when you get there. It is better to keep your belongings off of the floor where they can be more easily contaminated. Keep your luggage in the middle of the room, away from the walls and furniture. If your luggage is in a closet, keep it off the floor by putting something under it (like towels).

When staying in a hotel, keep baggage stored inside a plastic bag while you are traveling to avoid picking up bed bugs.

When staying in a hotel, keep baggage stored inside a plastic bag while you are traveling to avoid picking up bed bugs. It is possible for bedbugs to travel from one room to another if they have found a warm place to hide on your luggage. If you do find yourself with bedbugs, isolate your suitcase by placing it in a large plastic bag and sealing it tightly when you are not using it.

This will help prevent the spread of any eggs or adults that may be present in your suitcase.

Always prepare yourself for the possibility of infestation!

• Pack a travel-sized bed bug spray. You should be prepared for the possibility of an infestation, just as you would be if you were going on a camping trip.
• Put your suitcase in a plastic bag. Bed bugs can hide in suitcases, so always put them inside of a plastic bag before placing it on the floor or bed. This helps prevent any chance that they’ll crawl out from your luggage and into your home!
• Don’t leave your suitcase on the floor while staying at someone’s house (or room). If possible, keep all bags off of the floor until returning home when you can inspect them as well!