Bed bugs pose a threat to college dorm rooms across the country, whether bed bugs in Reston, VA or elsewhere in the nation. When summer vacation comes to an end, students will be heading back to college campuses, taking back with them secondhand items such as mattresses, sofas and dressers. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reminds students “that this combination poses serious concerns.”

Bed bugs reproduce and spread quickly, hiding in classic college dorm décor such as sofas, chairs and picture frames. This is why many people are wondering how to get rid of bed bugs.

“Bed bugs are opportunistic and elusive pests,” said Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. “As students return from summers filled with travel – which is often viewed as a central reason for this pests’ resurgence – and arrive with dorm furniture that can have an unknown history, university facility managers must proactively encourage student vigilance against bed bugs and work closely with licensed pest professionals to keep these pests at bay.”

To avoid having to call a pest control professional about bed bugs treatment in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the NPMA reminds students to fully inspect furniture before bringing it to campus. In addition, make sure to inspect the dorm room for a possible infestation, before putting your sheets on the bed or placing your furniture in the room.