What to do if you've visited a place that has bedbugs

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November 8, 2018 5:26 PM

Bedbugs can hitch a ride along on clothing, in linens, and suitcase, making it easy to get them while traveling.

If you notice the
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isually inspect luggage racks, upholstered furniture, the back of the headboard, mattress seams, box springs, and bed frames, using a flashlight or magnifier if you have one.

If you have yet to enter your house with the exposed belongings, Michigan State University suggests putting all of your belongings, including your luggage, into sealed plastic bags to keep the bedbugs from dropping out where you don’t want them.

Once you arrive home, before rolling your suitcase into your home, unpack your belongings in your garage or even better, outside. Although it may be tempting to throw out everything this isn't necessary as bedbugs can be killed using high heat or extreme cold.

Take all clothing and items that can be laundered and wash and dry them on high heat.

When it comes to your actual luggage, you'll want to u

It's often easiest to hire a pest control service to rid your home of bed bugs, but if this is something you can't do, here are steps to take to get rid of the problem on your own:

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