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Who's At Risk of Getting Bed Bugs in Bristol and Johnson City?

Bed bugs weren’t always a problem. In fact, they were nearly absent from American households for several decades right up until the 1990s. Since that resurgence, anyone and everyone is at risk of getting bed bugs. People that visit high-risk areas such as hotels, schools, dorms, office buildings, and movie theatres are prone to infestation. Those at highest risk of bed bugs are:

  • College students
  • Recent travelers
  • Used furniture buyers
  • Anyone that has visited an infested area
Who's at risk of getting bed bugs? | Bristol TN | Leo's Pest Control

The Risk of Bed Bugs in Hotels

Ever since the ’90s, bed bugs have become a serious risk in motels and hotels. Although no one wants to think of their hotel room having bed bugs, it’s unfortunately common. For one, bed bugs are never short of a meal in hotel rooms. Even if a room is vacant for a day or two, they can easily spread to another room. Bed bugs inside one hotel room can quickly lead to an infested hotel. 

To prevent bed bugs in hotels, always do your research and read reviews. Additionally, check the mattress and furniture in the room. Lastly, store your suitcase above ground or in the bathtub, away from the reach of bed bugs.

Bed Bugs and College Students

There’s no wondering why bed bugs love college dorm rooms. With so many people living in one building, bed bugs can quickly spread throughout student housing units. The last thing a college student has time for is bed bugs, which is why it’s important to always report the early signs of an infestation if noticed. If you have a college student returning home for the holidays or for the summer, it’s important to take the time to ensure they are bed bug-free. Always ensure your college student’s suitcase is thoroughly cleaned before storing it away.

People At Risk of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are not picky when choosing a host to feed on. Even worse, bed bugs can go a whole year without a blood meal! Bed bugs are opportunists and will hitch a ride to new areas, where a new infestation can grow. Even if you think you aren’t at risk of getting bed bugs, it’s important to know the signs of an infestation and to take cautionary measures to prevent them. Always enlist the help of a professional bed bug exterminator when in doubt.

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