Here are some common ways that bed bugs are spread:
- Hitching a ride in backpacks and other items from an infested home.
- Used furniture (make sure to check all seams, etc when buying used furniture to make sure it's bed bug free)
- Luggage and clothing (this is a very common way for bed bugs to travel from a motel or hotel to other locations)
Make sure to check the seams of mattresses for bed bugs before bringing your luggage into a hotel room. The cleanliness/uncleanliness of the room is not a good indication, so always check the mattress.
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