Thank you for mentioning all the places to look! Most of these videos only mention checking the mattresses. I had bb in my own apartment and it took weeks to find them because I was only looking at my mattress, pillows, sheets, and boxpring (they were in a crevice in my bedframe).
Hi Nora, there is some proof that bed bugs can live between 12-18 months without a blood meal. Typically waiting out bed bugs won't be an effective way to get rid of them.
If you've found any signs of bed bugs in the hotel room, the best way to keep your family safe is to request a new room or just book a different hotel altogether. I seriously would not recommend bringing any sort of product with you to use on property you do not own. It's not your responsibility to treat their infestation, and you don't want to be held liable if something goes wrong. The concern that you may have picked up bed bugs even if you didn't find any signs is understandable, but unfortunately, it happens to a few people. You can follow the steps starting at 2:56 of the video to ensure bed bugs can't infest. In short, wash all your packed clothes and dry them on high heat immediately when you return home, give your car a wash and vacuum the interior, then vacuum your luggage. If you find you did bring home bed bugs, 3:32 of the video goes over our recommended products to treat bed bug infestations in your home. All products discussed in the video are safe and harmless to people or pets when used according to the label directions. Follow the steps on each product's label, then allow the treatments to dry completely before allowing anyone into the treated areas. All of the treatments are safe once they have dried completely. We also have more detailed bed bug control guides and product overviews on our channel and our website if you're interested in learning more. Links are in the video description.
Thank you for mentioning all the places to look! Most of these videos only mention checking the mattresses. I had bb in my own apartment and it took weeks to find them because I was only looking at my mattress, pillows, sheets, and boxpring (they were in a crevice in my bedframe).
This is a very thorough way to investigate for bed bugs. Great tips!
How long do bedbugs live if they have nothing to feed on? Can a mattress be in storage for months and have bedbugs still living on the mattress?
Hi Nora, there is some proof that bed bugs can live between 12-18 months without a blood meal. Typically waiting out bed bugs won't be an effective way to get rid of them.
What spray can I bring with me that I can spray on the hotel matresses and that is safe for my family?
If you've found any signs of bed bugs in the hotel room, the best way to keep your family safe is to request a new room or just book a different hotel altogether. I seriously would not recommend bringing any sort of product with you to use on property you do not own. It's not your responsibility to treat their infestation, and you don't want to be held liable if something goes wrong.
The concern that you may have picked up bed bugs even if you didn't find any signs is understandable, but unfortunately, it happens to a few people. You can follow the steps starting at 2:56 of the video to ensure bed bugs can't infest. In short, wash all your packed clothes and dry them on high heat immediately when you return home, give your car a wash and vacuum the interior, then vacuum your luggage.
If you find you did bring home bed bugs, 3:32 of the video goes over our recommended products to treat bed bug infestations in your home. All products discussed in the video are safe and harmless to people or pets when used according to the label directions. Follow the steps on each product's label, then allow the treatments to dry completely before allowing anyone into the treated areas. All of the treatments are safe once they have dried completely. We also have more detailed bed bug control guides and product overviews on our channel and our website if you're interested in learning more. Links are in the video description.
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This is a very thorough way to investigate for bed bugs. Great tips!