Bed Bug Prevention and Treatment: What You Should Know

Bed bugs are not a sign of an unclean home. They travel in luggage, bags and second-hand furniture.

How to spot bed bugs

• Small rust-coloured spots on sheets
• Live bugs or shed skins in mattress seams
• Itchy bites in lines or clusters

Prevention tips

• Inspect hotel beds and keep luggage off the floor
• Wash and dry travel clothes on high heat
• Check second-hand furniture carefully

Professional treatment

Effective treatment usually needs inspection, preparation by the household, targeted treatment and at least one follow-up visit.