The ‘Unofficial’ Start of Summer

Are you ready to start the summer season? Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, which means a huge bump in travel and hotel stays. Many vacations will be taking place on the beach to celebrate the warmer weather and the upcoming summer months. With the jump in travel comes—you guessed it—the rise in cases and encounters with bed bugs. This is not only because there are more chances (people) to infest, but summer is also known to be a bed bug’s peak season for reproducing!

Avoid Bringing These Pests Into Your Home 

Are you flying or Driving? Either way, you will likely have to pack at least one small weekend bag if you’re planning to travel this holiday weekend and expect to be met with a high volume of people.

Once you get to your destination, the first (and arguably most crucial) step to keep your home bed bug-free is to keep your bag(s) in a safe place while you inspect your room for any bed bugs. One quick tip is to place your bag(s) in the tub or shower while you search. You may also consider bed bug travel protection to keep your belongings bed-bug-free.

If you find evidence of an infestation, notify the hotel staff immediately. For more information on how to thoroughly check your room, click here!

Take a Moment

Don’t forget what Memorial Day is about. It is a federal holiday in the United States that honors the fallen heroes of the military who have lost their lives while in service.

The National Moment of Remembrance asks that people observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to honor the bravery and sacrifice of military heroes.