Holidaymakers Warned Not to Unpack Suitcases on Hotel Beds

There is a hidden danger in unpacking suitcases on hotel beds.

Many travelers fear bringing bed bugs home after a holiday. Bed bugs cause problems and are the fourth most common pest issue in the UK. Warmer weather makes bed bug cases increase by 67% each year. Travelers hate bed bugs. Bed bugs are a big problem.

After the UK's recent heatwave, people are searching for information on bed bugs. They want to know how to find and prevent bed bugs. This shows that people are getting worried about these pests as summer travel starts.

Sharon Robson from Mattress Online is giving tips on how to find and prevent bed bugs while traveling.

Bed bugs are most active from May to September.

Sharon's top tip is simple and free. It helps travelers avoid bed bugs.

Sharon says to put luggage on a hard surface, not on the bed. Check for bed bugs before unpacking. Use a metal luggage rack or a table.

There are signs that a place has bed bugs. Look for sweet, musty smells and black or rust-colored stains.

Sharon also says to look for empty brown casings or flat, oval shapes, which could be bed bugs.

Bed bugs like to hide in small spaces.

Sharon has another simple and effective technique.

Use a plastic card and a phone torch to check for bed bugs.

Bed bugs like to hide in small spaces like mattress seams and labels. A credit card can help find them.

Shine a torch and use the card to check for bugs and eggs.

If you think you have bed bugs, wash your clothes as soon as you get home.

Sharon advises putting luggage on a hard floor and washing clothes on a hot cycle.

Experts say to use hard-shell suitcases to prevent bed bugs.

Bed bugs like rough materials, but hard-shell luggage is smooth and hard for them to cling to.

Hard-shell luggage is easier to inspect and clean, making it a good investment.

Sharon says bed bugs thrive in warm and humid areas with many people.

It's crucial to know how to spot bed bugs to prevent bringing them home.

Sharon warns that bed bugs can be found in hotels, hostels, and public transport.

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