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"Act Swiftly, Document, and Report</LI>\n</OL>\n<DIV style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\n<P>The moment you suspect bed bugs in your hotel room, take immediate action. Separate yourself and your belongings from the infested area. Take clear photos or videos of the evidence. The <A href=\"https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/how-find-bed-bugs#:~:text=Rusty%20or%20reddish%20stains%20on,Dark%20spots%20(about%20this%20size%3A&text=)%2C%20which%20are%20bed%20bug%20excrement,shed%20as%20they%20grow%20larger.\">US Environmental Protection Agency </A>(EPA) indicates that the signs of bed bugs include:</P>\n<UL>\n<LI>Small dark spots, similar in size to this dot (•), which are bed bug feces.</LI>\n<LI>Reddish marks on beddings or mattresses resulting from squashed bed bugs.</LI>\n<LI>Tiny eggs and eggshells (approx. 1 mm)</LI>\n<LI>Pale yellow skins</LI>\n<LI>Actual live bed bugs</LI>\n</UL>\n<P>Notify the hotel staff about the bed bug situation. This way, they can address the problem immediately.</P>\n</DIV>\n<OL start=\"2\">\n<LI style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Request a Room Change</LI>\n</OL>\n<DIV style=\"margin-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">After reporting the problem, request to switch rooms, ideally far away from the infested area. Bed bugs can quickly spread to adjacent rooms, so moving to a different hotel section is crucial. Check the new space to ensure it is free of bed bugs before settling in.</DIV>\n<OL start=\"3\">\n<LI style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Protect Your Belongings</LI>\n</OL>\n<DIV style=\"margin-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">To avoid bringing bed bugs home, secure your belongings. Consider using large garbage bags or bed bug-proof encasements to seal your suitcases. Place any items that might have come into contact with the infested area, such as clothing, in sealed plastic bags.</DIV>\n<OL start=\"4\">\n<LI style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Launder and Heat-Treat Your Clothes</LI>\n</OL>\n<DIV style=\"margin-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Once you return home, launder all your clothing in hot water (approximately 122°F/50°C) and dry them on high heat for at least 30 minutes. Heat is an effective bed bug treatment to kill adult bugs and their eggs. Inspect your luggage and other personal items. Vacuum them if possible.</DIV>\n<P><STRONG>How to Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs Home</STRONG></P>\n<P>Prevention is crucial when it comes to bed bugs. Consider the following tips to lessen the risk of bringing them home from a hotel:</P>\n<UL>\n<LI>Before booking, research hotels for any past bed bug issues.</LI>\n<LI>Examine your room for signs of bed bugs. Check the mattress seams, headboard, coat closets, and upholstered furniture.</LI>\n<LI>Be watchful in other areas where bed bugs can also be found, like lounges.</LI>\n<LI>Use a bed-bug-proof luggage cover to protect your belongings from these pests.</LI>\n<LI>Consider using hard-sided luggage since bed bugs are less likely to enter it.</LI>\n</UL>\n<P>Bed bugs are challenging to eliminate once you have them at home. They are resistant to many pest control methods. Once you notice an infestation, reach out to us at Arrow Services, Inc. for effective <A href=\"https://www.arrowpestcontrol.com/residential/bed-bug-service\">bed bug treatment</A>. As the leading pest control experts in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio, we will eradicate bed bugs and restore peace to your home."
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