Travel and moving
Hotels, luggage, moving boxes, second-hand furniture and a home left empty. Don't bring them with you.
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- Bed bugs in my hotel. How do I avoid bringing them home? You can usually stop them at the front door without binning your suitcase. What to do in the room, on the way…
- How do I check a flat for pests before I sign? A ten minute look at a viewing tells you a lot. Where to look, what the signs mean, what to ask in…
- How do I move house without taking cockroaches with me? Careful packing stops most hitchhikers, and you do not have to throw everything out. Keep treating before the move, pack clean, check…
- Just moved in and found pests. What do I do first? Upsetting, common, and very fixable. The first week is the best time to act: name the pest, report it in writing, clean…
- Can I claim compensation from a hotel over bed bugs? Often you can ask, and asking is reasonable. What you can get depends on local consumer law and how you booked, so…
- Going away for months. How do I stop pests moving in? An empty home appeals to pests looking for shelter and leftover food. Clear the food, dry and plug the drains, close the…
- How do I check secondhand furniture for bed bugs and cockroaches? Secondhand furniture and electronics are a common way pests travel, and checking them before they come inside is easy. A torch, a…
- Should I worry about bed bugs or cockroaches before a trip? News reports make it sound worse than most trips turn out. A two minute check when you arrive and a few steps…