New Jersey bed bug infestations, and those reported throughout the United States, are not a new phenomenon. NJ pest control experts believe that we will soon experience (if we aren’t already) a worldwide bed bug pandemic as hordes of bed bugs continue their nighttime gorging sessions on unsuspecting victims. Bed bugs were largely eradicated in the United States in the 1950’s thanks to the wide use of the cockroach controlling pesticide DDT. Since the demise of DDT, bed bug infestations have slowly crept back into mainstream America.
Spring has sprung and many people in the US have spring break travel plans to look forward to. Some will venture to beach destinations to escape the winter chill, some to amusement park laden areas, some to visit relatives, some to interesting international destinations. No matter your travel location, you never know if bed bugs will be lurking in the cracks and crevices, just waiting for their next blood meal…and unfortunately, you are on the menu. Bed bugs are a huge risk factor when you travel to hotels, motels, resorts, on airplanes, or even a friend or family members home. They are an unwelcome souvenir that you don’t want to bring home with you.
New Jersey pest control experts advise residents to watch for bed bugs when they travel this spring break. Inspect your room for bed bugs or signs of bed bugs before you bring your belongings inside. Look for bed bugs in the sheets, mattress, box spring, frame, and headboard. Look for bed bug fecal matter, blood spots, skins, and dead or live bed bugs. Be sure to check all of the furniture, baseboards, curtains, picture frames, etc in the room, not just the bed as bed bugs are known to hide in any location. A flashlight is useful tool when checking for bed bug infestations.
If you think you have accidentally brought bed bugs home, contact a licensed NJ pest control expert for fast bed bug eradication services.