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Sleep soundly without fear of bed bugs in your hotel room. (Photo: Jupiterimages\/Photos.com\/Getty Images ) <\/p>\n
Bed bug infestations are a problem in many hotels worldwide. Even when hotels are careful, perform inspections and keep rooms clean, bed bugs can still move in. Don't trust others to protect you when you travel; instead, take precautions to protect yourself and keep bed bugs at bay. <\/p>\n
Close the room curtains, remove the covers from the bed, and check the linens closely for bed bugs; they are about 1\/4-inch long, with flat, reddish bodies, slender legs and long antennae. <\/p>\n
Inspect the mattress and box springs for signs of bed bugs. Feces, eggs and bloodstains are all reliable signs that there are bed bugs in your room. <\/p>\n
Check lampshades, nightstands and any upholstered furniture for bed bugs. If you notice any sign of bed bugs, ask for another room. <\/p>\n
Hang your clothes in the closet, as far from the bed as possible. Don't drape clothes over furniture or let them touch the floor or wall. <\/p>\n
Place your suitcase on the folding clothes rack or the ironing board; ask your hotel for one if it isn't automatically provided. Don't leave your suitcase on the dresser, bed or other furniture, and keep it zipped. <\/p>\n
Put your shoes and slippers on a shelf in the closet, and never on the floor or by the bed. It's easy for bed bugs to crawl into shoes and go home with you. <\/p>\n
Kate Bradley began writing professionally in 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and a minor in German from Berry College in Rome, Ga; TEFL\/TESOL certification from ITC International in Prague; and a Master of Arts in integrated global communication from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga. <\/p>\n
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