Bed Bugs: Summer Travel's Unwanted Guests

0:00Bed Buds are these tiny reddish brown pests that sneak out at night to buy sleeping folks and animals for blood. They hide in mattress seams, cracks and furniture during the day and they're tough to spot. Cleanliness doesn't stop them. They show up anywhere humans crash from fancy hotels to your crib. They're active all year but summer travel ramps up the risk as people hitchhike them home in luggage. You might find them in apartments, hospitals, even buses, no place is off limits if there's a warm body nearby. Bites look like mosquito welts, red, swollen, super itchy on your face, neck, arms or hands. Some folks react right away, others take up to 14 days or never notice. Check for dark droppings or tiny eggs instead. They don't spread diseases but allergies can hit hard. Call a pro for pest control. It'll take several visits since sprays from the store won't cut it. While waiting, declutter, wash sheets and hot water, seal cracks and bag infested stuff outside for six months.

1:02Vacuum with a sock on the hose so they don't hide in there, they can survive five months without a meal. Stay vigilant this season, keep inspecting your spot and hit up experts fast to avoid a full-blown nightmare. Stay informed with Dallas News today, AI-powered updates.