Bed Bugs: the unwanted hitch hiker

It'll never happen to me. We've heard it a thousand times. But in the world of OTR driving, bed bugs can happen to even the best of us. Why? Because, over the course of the millions of miles travelled, you come in contact with thousands of other people, who come in contact with thousands of other people, who come in contact with… well you get it. And some of those people have come in contact with bed bugs. Just look at the stats. 
Bed bugs can hitch hike on any soft surface: clothing, sheets, towels, you name it. And even the briefest of encounters with a bed bug host can leave you itching. Did you know bed bugs (and their eggs) can live in temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.  This means the little critters (and their eggs) can survive laundering, showers, and are tolerant of most generic chemical sprays. One contaminated truck stop encounter puts you and thousands of other drivers at risk.

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Facts you may not know about bed bugs:

• Bed bugs are found in all 50 states
• Most pest control professionals believe that bed bug related incidents are increasing in the US
• Bed bugs can survive up to a year without eating
• Truck sleepers, with all their nooks and crannies, can be one of the most difficult places from which to eradicate bed bugs

And once you get them? Check out these articles on how difficult it can be to get rid of bed bugs (here, here, and here).
Your truck is your home away from home. Your bedroom. Your livelihood. Don't risk it by allowing bed bugs to hold you hostage. 
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