A hotel worker says guests should not jump onto the bed when they enter a room. They should check the bed first.

The worker was very upset when she found out that hotels do not often check for bed bugs.

Only 10 percent of hotel rooms are checked for bed bugs.

People think hotels always check for bed bugs, but they do not.

The worker told a magazine that guests should check their rooms carefully.

To find bed bugs, look at the mattress seams and buttons. Also, look for small blood spots on the sheets.

The worker said that only 10 percent of rooms are checked for bed bugs.

Check the mattress, bed frame, and headboard for bed bugs.

If there are many bed bugs, you might smell something sweet and musty.

The worker said to check the mattress for sweat stains. This is important for a clean stay.

Do not use the decorative pillows in hotel rooms.

The worker does not think the decorative pillows are ever washed.

Wash the glasses in your hotel room before you use them.

If you think you brought bed bugs home, act quickly.

Keep your luggage off the bed to avoid bringing bed bugs home.

If you have bed bugs, deal with them right away.

Bed bugs are small and feed on human blood.

Bed bugs can survive for a year without eating, which can cause big problems.

Female bed bugs can lay many eggs, which can cause infestations to grow quickly.

The eggs are sticky and can attach to things, spreading the infestation.

Keep your luggage off the bed and store your things in drawers.

Use a separate laundry bag for dirty clothes and seal it tightly.