Can You Get Bed Bugs in a Camper? – RVBlogger

Sharing is caring!

Thanks for your support! If you make a purchase using our links in this article, we may make a commission. And, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See the full disclosure here.

Can you get bedbugs in a camper? Unfortunately, you can get bed bugs in a camper. If you’re like most people, the thought of bed bugs brings images of unkempt places. Unfortunately, the reality is that bed bugs are becoming increasingly common in the United States.

During your RV vacation, you must protect yourself from bringing bed bugs into your camper. In this article, we’ll discuss the treatment and prevention of bed bugs. By the end, you can rest easy knowing that you won’t bring bed bugs into your camper when you take the proper steps.

How Do You Get Bed Bugs in a Camper? 

There are a few ways to get bed bugs in a camper. The most common way is by hitchhiking their way in on your belongings. If you’ve stayed in a hotel or other lodging with bed bugs, they may crawl into your luggage and come along for the ride. You can also bring bed bugs in from used furniture or other items you might pick up while traveling.

Bed bugs can also invade your space from other campers. If the campsite you’re staying at has bed bugs, these pests can crawl through cracks and crevices in the walls or floor and make their way into your camper. Once they’re inside, bed bugs can quickly multiply and become a severe problem.

Are Bed Bugs Common in RVs? 

Bed bugs can be common in RVs since these nasty pests aren’t selective regarding their choice of host. They’ll happily live in homes, apartments, hotels, offices, hospitals, libraries, movie theaters, buses, trains, and, yes, even RVs.

In fact, bed bugs in campers are becoming increasingly common as people travel more frequently and spend more time on the road. So as bed bugs spread, it’s critical to be vigilant about preventing them from taking up residence in your camper.

How Do I Know If I Have Bed Bugs? 

The best way to know if you have bed bugs in your camper is to look for the telltale signs of their presence. Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped insects that are brown to reddish-brown.

Since they’re about the size of an apple seed, you can see them with the naked eye. Bed bugs typically hide in cracks and crevices during the day. At night, they come out to feed on their…