Bed bugs love to travel. So, when it's time for you to move, they're happy to come with you. Some things are better left behind - consider these tips on how to prevent bed bugs from hopping in your suitcase.
Bed bugs are sneaky travelers. Most homeowners won't know they have a traveling pest problem until they settle down in their new house. Sometimes, homeowners move while unaware of a pest problem, and other times they move before the infestation is resolved. If you're moving and know you have a pest problem that hasn't been taken care of yet, there are a few suggestions to keep bed bugs from joining you in your new abode. Be sure to call bed bug exterminators before you move so the next homeowners don't have to deal with the same problem. If you live in an apartment complex, contact your landlord so that the new tenants don't have issues as well, the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene suggested.
Contemplate these sanitation tips before packing anything.
There are a few procedures to follow on moving day.