It's Bed Bug Awareness Week!

Did you know that June 5-11 is National Bed Bug Awareness Week? If you are planning a summer vacation or have kids coming home from college, keep in mind that bed bugs can be found anywhere that humans frequent, like hotels, dorm rooms, summer camps, and hostels.

California, as well as many other states, has seen a resurgence in bed bugs in the last decade, so it's important to be aware of bed bugs and how to prevent or control infestations of these very unwelcome insects.

Watch UC IPM's short YouTube videos to help you search for bed bugs in your hotel room before you settle in, and in your home if you think you have the bugs.

You'll definitely want a big screen to watch these videos!

• Don't bring bed bugs home when you travel (2:40)
• How to inspect for bed bugs (2:20)
• How to use a bed bug detector (2:29)

See the resources below to find out more about bed bug biology, preventive measures, and how to manage them.

• UC IPM Bed Bug Quick Tip (short)
• UC IPM Bed Bug Pest Note (longer)