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Spring Break Alert: Bedbug Risks Rise in Popular Destinations

3/18/2026

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Spring break travelers in the United States should beware bedbugs, especially in Florida and Texas.
A Terminix report ranks Georgia sixth for bedbug service requests among U.S. cities.
Travel expert Lee Abbamonte warns that budget-friendly accommodations with high guest turnover pose greater bedbug risk for younger travelers.
Entomologist Benjamin Hottel advises inspecting luggage and using a high-heat dryer for travel clothes if exposure is suspected.

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Spring break travelers in the United States should beware bedbugs, especially in Florida and Texas.
A Terminix report ranks Georgia sixth for bedbug service requests among U.S. cities.
Travel expert Lee Abbamonte warns that budget-friendly accommodations with high guest turnover pose greater bedbug risk for younger travelers.
Entomologist Benjamin Hottel advises inspecting luggage and using a high-heat dryer for travel clothes if exposure is suspected.