It would be anyone’s worst nightmare to check in to a hotel only to find out there are bed bugs. Waking up to bed bug bites would be the most unsettling feeling. However, this is becoming more and more prevalent for many staying in hotels. Sadly, these pests can be difficult to get rid of. Once an infestation begins, the problems of trying to get rid of bed bugs in hotels begin. It is important to know how to recognize the problem of bed bugs, not only for those traveling, but also for hotel management to be able to address the problem as soon as possible.  

How Common Are Bed Bugs in Hotels?

The problem of bed bugs is a more common problem than you may think. Bed bugs are found in all 50 states and can be found in many places besides just hotels. They can be found in libraries, daycares, hospitals, apartment buildings, homes, and so many more places. In fact, in recent years, the problem of bed bugs has slowly been on the rise, raising concerns about the need to be able to combat infestations. While bed bugs come with the notion that hotels aren’t perhaps up to par in terms of cleanliness, that simply isn’t true. Bed bugs don’t discriminate and will find their way into any home, hotel, or building, no matter how clean.

Checking for Bed Bugs in Hotels

Because an infestation of bed bugs can occur so quickly, it is always a good idea to check hotel rooms for any signs of bed bugs. When checking into a hotel, be sure to first put your luggage away in luggage racks in the bathroom, somewhere away from the bed, while you check for bed bugs. 

Then, inspect the room. Look for signs of bed bugs by checking soft surfaces like beds and couches. Check cracks and seams in furniture, under bed sheets, around mattresses, and in flooring seams for signs of bed bugs. If you don’t spot a bed bug with the naked eye, you can check for signs of bed bugs, such as discarded exoskeletons or dark brown stains. If you see any issues, be sure to let the hotel staff know right away. 

When you leave, also be sure you aren’t bringing any bed bugs home with you. Bed bugs can travel home with you in your luggage or on your clothing. And once bed bugs make it into your home, an infestation may quickly follow.

Pest Control For Bed Bugs in Hotels

While bed bugs can seem like an overwhelming problem, especially in large spaces like hotels, expert pest control professionals can help. With many safe and efficient techniques, pest control experts will treat bed bug infestations so that you can say goodbye to bed bugs once and for all. Methods such as using K-9 dogs to sniff for bed bug infestations to locate problem areas and then using heat to be sure all bed bugs and their eggs are killed are some of the most foolproof ways to treat a bed bug problem. At Pest Force, we utilize these methods in our pest control treatment plans to ensure that hotels can be bed bug-free once again.  

For more information about pest control for bed bugs, be sure to reach out to the experts today at Pest Force. We fight bed bug problems head-on so you don’t have to.

FAQs

How Do Bed Bugs Get in Hotels?

Bed bugs are notorious for traveling from place to place. It only takes one time for someone to bring bed bugs from their house with them in their luggage or on their clothing into a hotel for a problem to occur. From there, the problem can only get worse. If hotel rooms are vacant for just a day or two, a bed bug problem can compound. Not only can bed bugs be brought into hotels by guests, but guests can also bring bed bugs home with them from hotels, and the problem just continues. That is why it is best to contact professional pest experts as soon as possible if you suspect a bed bug problem.

Do Bed Bugs Only Live in Dirty Places?

This is a myth. Bed bugs are not just attracted to dirt and grime. What they are attracted to is warmth and carbon dioxide, which can be found in any home or business. But clutter is something that offers more hiding spaces for bed bugs. To reduce the risk of bed bugs going unnoticed, be sure to keep spaces clutter-free.

How Quickly Can Bed Bugs Multiply?

After a single blood meal, a female bed bug can lay anywhere from 1 to 7 eggs every day for 10 days. Therefore, she can usually produce about 5 to 20 eggs from a single feeding before she has to feed again to lay more eggs. It can take 7 weeks for eggs to hatch and become adults. 

So once those eggs begin hatching, an infestation is more than likely going to take place, and one can assume that it began more than 7 weeks prior. If left untreated, the infestation can get out of control quickly as more and more eggs hatch and become adults.