Dealing with a bed bug problem is always a hassle, but the severity of that hassle can vary wildly. For instance, if a bed bug problem is discovered immediately, removing the problem can be as simple as washing all of your linens in hot water. But what if the bed bug infestation has become widespread? That’s a nightmare scenario, because your only reliable option will be a structural fumigation. That will require leaving your home for multiple days, relocating your family and paying a bunch of money. Doesn’t sound like much fun, does it?

You ended up with bed bugs in your house: I’m so sorry to hear that, and that’s 100 percent genuine. Bed bugs are easily my least favorite pest, at the top of a list of pests I hate. They’re just so small and insidious, and you can bring them into your home so easily. So many folks come home from a great vacation only to discover they have new houseguests in the form of bed bugs. That will certainly cause a little post-vacation depression, huh?

Here’s an amusing true story: I once woke up covered in red marks and immediately believed my bed had been infested with bed bugs. After I instantaneously stripped my clothes off and jumped into the shower, scrubbing harder than Ace Ventura (warning: video slightly NSFW), I went back to my bed and inspected it. I quickly realized there were no bed bugs at all. I had actually experienced an allergic reaction to some B vitamins and broken out in hives. And I was ECSTATIC.

Bed bugs are super sneaky pests that have the ability to hide in just about any crack or craves because of their body shape and size. In the past couple of years, there has been an outbreak of bed bugs in the city of Bakersfield. This outbreak is occurring as more and more residents are traveling around the country and abroad. Bed bugs are commonly found in beds, seats, and carpets. By staying in a hotel room or even sitting in a chair that has bed bugs you’re susceptible to bringing them back home with you.

“I have no idea how this could have happened,” is a common thing to hear from someone who just discovered their home is lousy with bed bugs. In truth, most people don’t seem to have a good grasp on how bed bugs end up in their house. Well, we’re here to change that. Here are three reasons you have a bed bug infestation:

Despite their diminutive size, bed bugs may be one of the most feared insects in the Western world. Perhaps it’s because they are so difficult to see, due to their tiny size and tendency to hide. Or maybe it’s because we don’t notice them until it’s too late, and we awake covered in small red bites.

If you travel often, your odds of encountering a bed bug infestation are slightly raised. That’s because bed bugs are increasingly common in hotel rooms around the world. That unfortunate fact is part of the reason we have seen a resurgence in bed bug cases in several areas that hadn’t seen an infestation in years. There are several reasons that bed bugs are common in hotels. Keep reading to find out a few of the most prominent.

Bed bugs are a lot of things. They are annoying, they are infuriating, they are nearly impossible to spot, they are difficult to get rid of – the list goes on and on. However, there is one bit of good news when it comes to bed bugs, and that is that they are very rarely dangerous to your health.

Any time you travel there are a number of things to worry about: your flight or drive time, your hotel or other accommodations, activities to keep you busy, safety in the city you’re traveling to, etc. Something that should be relaxing and fun can unfortunately end up being quite stressful. Not to add to the anxiety, but one thing you may not worry about that you probably should is bed bugs. Take a look below at the five reasons you should be worrying about bed bugs when you travel.

If you’ve watched the local news or a news magazine show like 20/20 recently, you’ve likely seen a report about bedbugs in hotel rooms. Reports have shown that even upscale and expensive hotels can be afflicted with bedbugs, and it’s alarmingly easy to bring them back home with you after a vacation.