Newly hatched bed bugs

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After World War I, the widespread use of DDT (which is currently banned for use) have caused the eradication of bed bugs. On the other hand, bed bugs are now starting to make a comeback. There is even a possibility that it may infest your own household if you checked in a hotel or motel with bed bug infestation.

Hotels Infested With Bed Bugs

Hotels infested with bed bugs are not that rare. In fact, the perfect place for bed bug transmission is either a motel or a hotel. Immigrants that lived in a country or location infested with bed bugs are presumed to be the harbingers of bed bugs in the US when they bring along luggage. Bed-and-breakfasts, motels, and hotels where immigrants and international travelers stay and unpack their luggage are where bed bugs start to hitchhike. Read more . . .