Bed Bugs & Backpacks: What College Kids Might Be Bringing Home (And Why You Should CareAt)

Ah, college—the time of late-night study sessions, questionable cafeteria food, and… surprise! The very real risk of bed bugs. That’s right, while your college student might be coming home with dirty laundry, leftover ramen, and a few extra pounds from pizza nights, they could also be carrying some very unwelcome visitors.

At Mosquito Mobile Rockville, we love a good homecoming—just not when bed bugs decide to tag along for the ride.

How Bed Bugs Crash the College Scene

Bed bugs are opportunists. They love dorm rooms, communal lounges, shared laundry facilities, and anywhere with people, warmth, and soft furniture. And guess what? College campuses are bed bug paradise.

Bed bugs can:

• Hitchhike in backpacks, suitcases, and laundry bags.

• Survive in bedding, clothes, and furniture.

• Stay hidden for weeks before making themselves known.

Translation? By the time your college kid plops down on the family couch, those bed bugs could be unpacking right alongside them.

Why Should You Care? (Besides the Obvious “Gross” Factor)

Sure, bed bugs don’t transmit diseases, but they:

• Bite (itchy, red, and sometimes allergic reactions).

• Cause sleepless nights (for both kids and parents).

• Lead to costly extermination if left untreated.

Plus, no one wants to turn their happy home into Dorm Room Part Two: The Infestation Edition.

Signs Your College Kid Brought Home More Than Dirty Laundry

🚩 Itchy bites (usually in clusters or lines).🚩 Tiny blood stains on sheets or pillowcases.🚩 Black spots (bed bug droppings—yes, gross).🚩 Live bed bugs or tiny shed skins (usually in mattress seams, couches, or luggage).

Pro Tip: If they came home with mystery bites and a mattress pad that “looks weird”, it’s time to check.

How to Avoid a Bed Bug Meltdown

✅ Inspect luggage and laundry outside or in the garage before bringing it indoors.✅ Wash and dry everything on high heat—heat kills bed bugs.✅ Vacuum and wipe down suitcases and backpacks before storage.✅ Check bedding, couches, and guest rooms after the college kid settles back in.

And if you find something suspicious? Don’t panic. That’s where Mosquito Mobile Rockville’s bed bug control services come in.

We’ll Handle the Bed Bugs—You Handle the Welcome Home Hugs

If bed bugs have made their way into your home, we offer safe, discreet, and effective treatments to eliminate the problem fast—so your family (and your sanity) stays protected.

👉 Call Mosquito Mobile Rockville at (240) 220-1209👉 Schedule an inspection today at: www.mosquitomobile.com

Let’s make sure the only thing your college kid brings home is laundry—and maybe an empty bank account. BOOK SERVICE NOW