Bed Bug mania has been sweeping the country with lots of articles from major media outlets and on the internet. An infestation of these critters in your home is costly and frustrating. One common way of starting a bed bug infestation at home is if you stay in a hotel or hospital that has them. They piggy back on your luggage and voila; you now have a bed bug problem at home. This article covers what you can do to prevent bringing any unwanted guest home with you when you travel.

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• Check these two websites to see if there are any reported problems where you are staying: Bed Bug Registry or Bed Bug Reports.

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• Google the name of your destination and the words,