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Bed-Bug-Proof Travel Gear

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Travel gear tested to keep bed bugs at bay. Discover portable bed-bug travel kits, protective luggage covers, sealable suitcases, and compact pest sprays to ensure your trips land smoothly and itch-free. Ideal for cruise cabins, hotel stays, and back...
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Don't Bring Beg Bugs Back with you

Avoid This Travel Nightmare: Bed Bugs Prevention 101

 
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Travel Essential for peace of mind. This TSA-approved bed bug spray is a must-have for trips. The 3oz size is perfect for carry-on, and it gives me peace of mind when staying in hotels or using rideshares. I love that it’s plant-based, safe for kids ...
TSA Approved Bed Bug Spray 3oz - Natural Plant-Based
 
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This cleaning kit is very effective,  it includes bed bug wipes. Loveve its compact size and travel-friendly nature,  it's perfect for hotels and Airbnbs.
Travel Size Cleaning Supplies for Hotels & Bathrooms with Gloves
 
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Travel-size bed bug spray: Hygea Natural's bedbug treatment comes in a 3oz spray bottle that is TSA approved for carry on plane travel. Bed bug exterminator: Our natural bed bug killer spray is for home DIY or Our formula eradicates bugs & pests ...
Extra Strength Bed Bug & Mite Travel Spray
 
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These travel packing bags for suitcases are made of outstanding reusable plastic material, which is soft, flexible, eco-friendly, lightweight, can be used repeatedly, and durable for long last use, keep items clean, and dust free. Pack your clothing ...
20 Pcs Travel Storage Reusable Ziplock Bags
 
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This is a reliable product, and aroma is pleasant. I feel reassured using an organic insect repellent, even though this is advertised as a baby product, all the adults in my family use this. The packets are always in my car, easy to use. I love that ...
Babyganics DEET Free Travel Insect Wipes
 
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This laundry additive is very  effective against bed bugs and mites,  it works well on pillows. Plus it doesn't have a scent. No more bites or itching, and easy to use, it works well in front-loading washers. However,it might be pricy for some.
Premo Guard Bed Bug & Mite Laundry Additive 32oz
 
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Travel Cleaning Kit Made in the USA 📋 What's Inside: Surface wipes, disinfecting spray, bed bug wipes, disposable gloves, Fabric Spray, and hand wipes. ✈️ Travel-Friendly: Compact size fits easily in luggage or bags. 🧼 On-the-Go Surface Wipes: Conv...
EcoVenger Bed Bug Killer Wipes 28pcs Pack
 
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I’ve been using these bed bug repellent wipes while traveling, and they work well for peace of mind. The wipes are thick and moist, making it easy to cover surfaces like mattresses, furniture, and luggage. I like that they’re individually wrapped, so...
30 Pack Extra Thick Bed Bug Repellent Wipes
 
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BED BUG TREATMENT: This product kills bed bugs and bed bug eggs, as well as crawling insects, brown dog ticks, fleas, dust mites, clothes moths and carpet beetles
Hot Shot Bed Bug Killer Aerosol, Case of 12
 
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This flashlight is compact enough to tuck into your luggage, and bright enough to illuminate crevices and behind the headboard of a hotel bed.
ThruNite LED Flashlight Archer 2A V3 500 Lumens
 
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These disposable bed sheets are comfortable and durable, lasting up to 3 nights without tearing. They are well-suited for hotel stays and weekend getaways, and well worth the money. The sheets are easy to use, they're simple to put on and take off. M...
KIIS Travel-Safe Disposable Cover Sheets
 
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Bed bugs are sneaky. They hide during the day making them difficult to detect when you arrive at your destination. Even if the room looks immaculate, bed bugs could be waiting to emerge in the night. With a flashlight, check under the bed, behind the...
GearLight S68 UV Flashlight - 68 LED Blacklight
 
HARRIS Bed Bug Traps - Parent (20-Pack)
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This blacklight flashlight uses a 395nm wavelength to detect what the naked eye—or a traditional flashlight—cannot. In retail or security settings, it may be used to spot fake IDs or currency, but in a hotel, you can use it to check for bed bugs, as ...
COSOOS 2 Pack UV Flashlight, 12 LED Blacklight
 
Harris Bed Bug and Egg Killer, 16oz Aerosol Spray
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If you want to be more tech savvy, a UV (ultraviolet) bug light can help you find signs of bed bugs. A UV light is about the size of a small flashlight and can be found at home improvement stores. Normally used to find urine stains and scorpions, the...
MOLAER UV Black Light Flashlight 2-Pack Mini 395nm
 
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Hopefully we will never have bedbugs, but I sleep easier knowing our mattresses are protected by these sturdy-seeming encasements. They are easy to put onto the mattresses, and zip closed super-tightly with a nice piece of velcro to cover the end of ...
HOSPITOLOGY Zippered Mattress Encasement King
 
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ADVANCED ALLERGY PROTECTION: AllerEase protectors offer complete protection from unhealthy particles entering your luggage. A TRAVEL NECESSITY: AlleaEase luggage liners act as a barrier to protect your items and keep your belongings clean inside your...
AllerEase Bed Bug Proof Luggage Liner (Small)
 
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This travel pillow and the accompanying encasement is a chemical-free way to make sure that you are not exposed to bed bugs while sleeping in a strange bed. The Sure Guard protector also protects against mould, pollen, dust, fungus, bio-fluids and mi...
Set of 2 SureGuard Waterproof Pillow Protectors
 
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If you're very worried about the possibility of bed bugs, bring your own sheets. This set zips up to keep you enclosed and safe, and just lays on top of the bed so it's super easy to set up. Mattress protectors or encasements won't exactly prevent be...
MATTSHIELD Bed Bug-Proof Mattress Cover Kit
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Bed bugs are attracted to dirty clothes, so prevent them from coming home with you by keeping your dirty clothes sealed away. These nylon bags are easy to take with you and are machine washable. Keep your dirty clothes tied tightly in there instead o...
2 Pcs Travel Laundry Bags Waterproof with Handle
 
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Freaked out by the possibility of bed bugs or other little critters climbing up into your bed with you? Bring these interceptor cups. They're small enough to pack in your suitcase and easy enough to set up, if you can get them under the legs of the b...
ASPECTEK Bed Bug Interceptor Traps (Pack of 4)
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Mattress protectors or encasements won't exactly prevent bed bugs, but they will kill them off by basically trapping them and starving them. If you plan on staying in a hotel for a long period of time and want to take this step, bring along a mattres...
Lock-Up Total Encasement Bed Bug Protection For Extra Large Twin Mattress
 
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Another preventive measure is to spray your luggage before you travel and then your mattress in the destination. You can then truly avoid transferring them by spraying the suitcase inside and out with strong bed bug killer spray. Using a spray is bri...
3 oz. Travel Safe Bed Bug Eradicator Spray Natural Safe Solution (2-Pack)
 
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If steaming your suitcase and washing your clothes is too much effort, pack a travel-size bedbug spray like this one from Hygea Natural for $10.99. At 3 ounces, it meets the Transportation Security Administration's 3-1-1 liquids rule guidance, so you...
Hygea Natural Travel Bed Bug Spray 3oz. Non Toxic,Odorless,Stainless,Family Safe,TSA approved size Insect Killer 3-pack
 
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Be thorough with this process, and look beyond the mattress to include the headboard and any upholstered furniture. Throughout your trip, regularly examine your clothing and luggage to catch a bedbug infestation in the early stages. If you want to ta... promises to attract any particularly evasive bedbugs within one hour of setting it up.
Ortho Home Defense Bed Bug Trap
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Once you complete your bed sweep, if you want further peace of mind, you can consider using a travel steamer to clean your luggage. To effectively kill bedbugs, the surface temperature needs to be at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit, so you'll need a ste...
BEAUTURAL Portable Handheld Clothes Steamer
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You might also want to invest in a heating device which will heat your luggage up above a temperature which kills bed bugs, thus sanitizing your belongings. Ranger is a compact, hard working unit. When expanded, easily fits most suitcases with room t...
ThermalStrike Ranger Bed Bug Heater
 
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Use The Right Kind of Suitcase I’ve noticed that suitcases on the market today are mostly black. Although black does go with everything, it’s very difficult to spot bed bugs on a suitcase of this color! Light-colored bags can help you detect bed bugs...
DELSEY Helium Aero Hardside Luggage, 21-Inch
 
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Ziploc bags provide the same kind of protection as a heavy-duty garbage bag, but are more ideal for clothing and other small objects. Using a garbage bag outside your suitcase and baggies inside your suitcase can work double-duty in isolating and avo...
Ziploc Big Bags Clothes & Blanket Storage, 5 Ct
 
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TRAVEL VACUUM SEALER STORAGE BAGS + RECHARGEABLE TINY PORTABLE ULTRA-MINI AIR PUMP Loved this storage bag idea.  Just fill it up as you are finished with your clothes then seal them up so bugs have far less access to them! I also bought this little rechargeable, portable air pump that I will take with me too. That way I don’t have to use anyone’s vacuum machine...
Ziploc Space Bag Clothes Vacuum Sealer, 2 Bags
 
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RAVEL VACUUM SEALER STORAGE BAGS + RECHARGEABLE TINY PORTABLE ULTRA-MINI AIR PUMP Loved this storage bag idea. Just fill it up as you are finished with your clothes then seal them up so bugs have far less access to them! I also bought this little rec...
FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Portable Ultra-Mini Air Pump
 
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These bags do not require a pump and rthey kee yur clothes dry, airtight, and water-proof  and can also isolate dirty cthes and bad smels when traveling. They also prevent bud bugs.
Compression Bags for Travel - 12 Pack
 
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Spray all your luggage before departure and the beds in your accommodatin when traveling
Ortho Home Defense Max Bed Bug Killer, 18 oz
 
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Use this to eradicate bed bugs from clothing, linens and all washable items. Remember to wash with very hot water, or put your dirty clothes in the dryer first at maximum heat, and then wash them. Nontoxic, odorless, stain free and safe around kids a...
Hygea Natural Lice and Bed Bug Laundry Additive 32oz. Non-Toxic, Odorless, Family Safe Insect Killer
 
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When I found this kit online I immediately hit add to cart!
Hot Shot Bed Bug Mattress & Luggage Treatment Kit
 
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An expert said to put Bounce dryer sheets in your suitcase to deter bugs from wanting to enter. I. AM.IN! That is wildly easy and I bought them when I went to Target earlier this week. She also said that you can use moth balls which don’t have my favorite smell and an essential oil spray like lavender which is one of my favorite smells. Honestly, I mig...
Bounce Dryer Sheets, Outdoor Fresh, 240 Count
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Simple and solidly constructed, this cube set keeps your bag organized. The cubes can help you avoid needing to fully unpack while traveling, which limits potentially exposing your items to bedbugs. We went to Europe for 10 days and my wife had the i...
BAGAIL Compression Packing Cubes Travel Set
 
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Worried that you may have come into contact with bed bugs? Don't bring them home - just drop all of you clothes and washables into these bio-degradable bags and toss them into your washing machine. They dissolve completely in hot water leaving no res...
26x33" .8 Mil Dissolvable Bed Bug Laundry Bags
 
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Covering your suitcase may make it less susceptible to invasion. Consider bagging your luggage in a plastic trash bag or protective cover while at the hotel to deter bed bugs from taking up residence. Then, when you arrive home discard the plastic ba...
Xsourcer Jumbo Clear Storage Bags, Pack of 6
 
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This product is made from Cinnamon oil, depending on the fabric, it may stain. It is a natura option compared to other products with chemicals. They have Independent Laboratory Testing that proves that it kills Bed Bugs, their eggs and larvae. It als...
Bed-Bug-Rid 3 oz. Travel Size Spray Bottle
 
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This super-sticky paper picks up lint, hair, and dust with just a few swipes. Roll it over your suitcase, or along the surface of a bed, to check for evidence of bed bugs.
Scotch-Brite Lint Roller Value Pack, 5 Rollers
 
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For customers in the UK. Not quite sure if you have bed bugs? Traps can be your best bet in finding out, acting as an early indicator that you have an infestation. They’re also good if you’ve had a bed bug nightmare and want to prevent future problem...
Zero In Bed Bug Trap - 5-Pack, Ready-To-Use
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For customers in the UK. You get three cans in this pack, which is a good job as, with a bad infestation, you’ll need to keep spraying and spraying as per our instructions above. Don’t use it on the bedding and bed linen – that needs to be washed at ...
3 x PestShield Indoor Bed Bug Flea Killer Spray
 
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Worried about bed bugs when you’re staying elsewhere? This lightweight (100g for the single; 160g for the double) and easily transportable sheet is made from an ultrafine netting material with 196 holes per square inch to add an extra layer of protec...
Bed Bug Sheet