Bed Bugs

​According to AAA, over 100 million Americans travel during the holidays, and 74% of pest pros report a 20–30% spike in bed bug calls post-Thanksgiving (NPMA 2024). One overnight stay can bring dozens home in your suitcase.

Summer is a busy season for travel. Whether you’re visiting family, booking a beach rental, or heading out of town for the Fourth of July, there’s a chance you’ll encounter one of the less-talked-about hazards of vacation: bed bugs. At Ninefold Pest, we see an uptick in bed bug activity all summer, and many of the cases we treat can be traced back to recent travel.

The holidays are for gathering with family and friends, opening gifts, eating delicious food, and listening to festive music. However, holiday gatherings can also encourage pest problems, such as mice, spiders, and cockroaches. If you’re curious about how the holidays can invite pests, stick with us. We’ll look at everyday things we do this time of year and how they could lead to an indoor pest problem.