If you've lived in New York City long enough, you have most likely experienced bed bugs. According to Orkin, the to-go for pest control, New York City ranked sixth in the country for the most bed bug infestations. A bed bug infestation can happen anywhere but is the most prominent in highly populated areas.
What are the chances of getting bed bugs from a hotel?
“They don't discriminate between a first-class resort or a low-rate motel. You could encounter them anywhere.” According to research conducted in 2015 by the NPMA and the University of Kentucky, 74 percent of surveyed pest-control professionals said they'd encountered bedbugs in hotels and motels within the past year.
How common are bed bugs in US hotels?
On average, 68% of bed bug infestations are reported in hotels. These cases aren't exclusive to lower-end motels, as 5-star hotels occasionally fall victim to infestations. At home, bed bugs are more common. Homeowners will report a bed bug problem in their residence after returning from a trip.
How do you know if hotel has bed bugs?
"If you think your hotel bed has bedbugs, you can either check your bed yourself, looking for small blood spots or small blood smears on the sheets and strip the bed and check under the mattress seams or ask the manager to organize for the housekeeper to do it for you," Maureen Spencer, travel blogger, told USA TODAY.
Do high end hotels have bed bugs?
But, though you may not want to think about it, the truth is, hotel rooms are teeming with germs, and not only that, but they could potentially be housing bed bugs, too. And since even the most high-end hotels can have bed bug problems, it's up to you to cut your chances of an infestation.