Summary

Bed bugs are fast, hard-to-find insects that spread easily by hitchhiking on luggage, clothing, and used furniture. This guide explains how to identify bed bugs and their signs, where to inspect, and why infestations can happen anywhere. It outlines an effective plan that combines thorough inspection, clutter reduction, laundering and heat, steam or vacuuming, and targeted professional pesticide treatments. It also shares travel and home steps to prevent bringing bed bugs inside.