Anyone returning home from a holiday warned to check suitcase lining

As the summer holidays draw to a close, many travellers will be packing their belongings and getting ready to return home. While people often take great care when packing , they typically spend far less time unpacking — simply tipping the contents of suitcases straight into the washing machine.

It's always wise to put your clothes in the wash immediately upon arriving home. But, there's another crucial step that everyone's being urged to take when they empty their luggage. A pest specialist is encouraging holidaymakers to inspect their suitcases thoroughly for any uninvited hitchhikers.

James Rhoades , who owns ThermoPest , has warned that bed bugs flourish in warm, humid conditions. Summer travellers could u

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