Skip to content

How to Prevent Bed Bugs in Dorm Rooms

College dorm rooms see bed bug infestations every year. Preventing bed bugs in dorm buildings means learning how to notice an infestation, covering mattresses, and making sure people are aware of bed bug issues.

You can keep college students from spreading bed bugs by:

  1. Inspecting suitcases and bags for bed bugs
  2. Checking secondhand furniture for bed bug presence
  3. Using mattress covers
  4. Looking around rooms for signs of bed bugs while moving students in or out
Keeping bed bugs out of dorm rooms in Wisconsin - Batzner Pest Control

Bed Bug Infestations in Universities

Student housing is the perfect target for bed bugs. Because universities are home to people from all over the world, and frequent travelers at that, bed bug problems are bound to start at any point during the year. When it comes to preventing bed bugs in dorms, you have to know where to look. Beds, chairs, couches, dressers, and baseboards are all infested often. Especially because dorm furniture is often used, it is crucial to stay aware of signs of bed bug infestations.

Can College Students Bring Bed Bugs Back home?

Yes, bed bug infestations are likely to start when college students come home to visit their families on vacation. Make sure that your college student is careful about packing when they return home for break. When they unpack their clothes, be sure to wash everything in a high-heat wash right away and store their suitcase off of the ground.

How to Avoid Bed Bugs While Away at College

College students have to remain proactive about bed bugs. Learn how to identify the signs of bed bugs, because if you can find suspicious pest activity early, it can lessen the impact of an infestation and prevent the bed bugs from spreading to different rooms. Keep your room tidy, cover your mattress, and be careful while traveling to reduce the risk of bed bugs infesting your room or your home.

How to Prevent Bed Bugs in Dorm Rooms in Wisconsin

Serving Wisconsin

New Berlin | Oshkosh | Milwaukee | Kenosha | Madison | Racine | Appleton | Fond du Lac | Sheboygan | Cedarburg | Green Bay | La Crosse | Eau Claire | Baraboo | Wisconsin Dells | Wisconsin Rapids | Mauston | Viroqua | Chippewa Falls