Inspect hotel rooms, secondhand furniture, and luggage before bringing items inside
Keep luggage off beds and floors while traveling
Wash and dry clothes on high heat after trips
Vacuum mattresses, bed frames, carpets, and baseboards regularly
Reduce clutter to eliminate hiding places
Use mattress and box spring encasements
Seal cracks and crevices in walls, floors, and furniture
Repair peeling wallpaper, loose trim, and gaps around outlets
Check and clean used furniture before bringing it home
Avoid placing bags, coats, or purses on beds or upholstered furniture in public places
Isolate and inspect items brought into the home
Monitor beds and furniture with bed bug interceptors or traps
Maintain regular pest inspections in high-risk settings
Act quickly at the first sign of bites, spots, or shed skins
Do not move infested items through the home without sealing them
Use protective covers on mattresses and pillows
Keep bedding from touching the floor
Wash bedding and linens frequently on hot settings
Dry-clean or heat-treat items that cannot be washed
Be cautious with shared laundry rooms and transport clean clothes in sealed bags
Inform landlords, property managers, or hotel staff immediately if bed bugs are found