How to spot bed bugs at hotels and avoid bringing them home | USA TODAY

There's a chance you could encounter bed bugs at any hotel and even worse, bring them home with you. Experts weigh in on how to avoid these pests. https://tinyurl.com/yck5frkm

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Luepker and Forcier aren't alone. Entomologists say that bed bugs appear to be surging as more and more people are taking trips that got sidelined during the pandemic. And with the busy summer season upon us, they're warning travelers to be extra vigilant.

“This year is a unique year because we're seeing such a huge surge and resurgence in travel activity,” said Michael Bentley, director of training and education at the National Pest Management Association. "Bed bugs are incredibly effective travelers just like we are. As we evolved to travel around the world, bed bugs evolved to travel with us."

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