How frequent travellers are protecting their homes from bed bugs — without ever thinking about it
It's not the fear of being bitten. It's that quiet unease when you walk through your front door — luggage in hand — and you're just... not sure.↓ Scroll to see the 5-step routine thousands of Canadian road warriors now use — including the one step that works while you're away
I fly to Vancouver or Ottawa at least twice a month for work. I book decent hotels. I check reviews. I'm the kind of person who locks the door twice before leaving.
But a year ago, I read something that stuck. Toronto had ranked #1 on Orkin Canada's bed bug list — for the seventh year in a row. And I realized: I sleep in those hotels. Every single month.
I hadn't been bitten. I wasn't panicking. But there was this nagging thought I couldn't shake: what if I'm carrying something home without knowing it? What if it's now heading straight into my family's bedrooms?
So I started searching for answers. And here's what frustrated me — every article, every forum, every recommendation was written for people who already had a problem. Sprays. Heat treatments. Exterminators.
I didn't need a cure. I needed something working in the background while I wasn't home — like a lock, not a repair crew.That search eventually led me to Pestix.
Bed bugs don't care about hotel stars. 20% of reported encounters come from luxury properties. Toronto has topped Canada's bed bug rankings for seven straight years, according to Orkin Canada.
But the real risk isn't being bitten at the hotel — it's what makes it into your luggage, your jacket, your laptop bag. And comes home with you.
When I mapped out every solution available to someone who travels for work:
| Option | For frequent travellers |
|---|---|
| Hotel room inspection | ✗ Limited. Reduces being bitten there. Does nothing to stop hitchhikers already in your bag at checkout. |
| Luggage sprays | ✗ Surface only. Treats the outside of your bag — not your jacket, laptop case, or clothes inside. |
| Professional exterminator | ✗ Reactive only. Requires a confirmed infestation first. Then $400–$800+ per visit. |
| Doing nothing | ✗ The default. The biggest gamble for anyone on the road regularly. |
| Pestix (at home) | ✓ Always on. Plugged in before you leave — working when you land. No chemicals, no odour, no maintenance. Safe for kids and pets. |
*It's not a guarantee — no honest product is. But for a traveller who needed something passive running at home rather than a $600 callout, nothing else came close.
"You can't check every hotel room perfectly. But you can make sure something's already protecting your home while you're away."
Plug Pestix into each bedroom before you leave. It runs 24/7 — chemical-free, silent, and safe for kids and pets — so you land home without the worry.
See How It Works — Up to 40% Off → Multi-room bundles · Free shipping on 4+ units"Ultrasonic devices function as deterrents, not eliminators. For households where occupants travel frequently and can't actively monitor, a passive deterrent layer running continuously has genuine practical value — particularly for preventing new pests from settling in."
— Pest control specialist, Ontario
*Results may vary depending on environment.
The routine I now run on every trip. Total time: under 3 minutes. One step runs itself.
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1Before you leave — confirm Pestix is running
Check a unit is active in each bedroom. Ten seconds — same as locking the door.
↑ This step works while you're 3,000km away. The rest are yours. -
2At the hotel — luggage off the bed and carpet
Luggage rack or bathroom tile only. Never on the bed or carpet.
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3Coming home — bags stay at the door
Entryway or hallway only. Not into the bedroom.
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4Clothes straight to the wash
Hot cycle, then the dryer. Don't leave them sitting in the bag.
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5Wait 48 hours before storing luggage in the bedroom
Keep bags out of the sleeping space for two days before putting them away.
Trusted by 115,000+ customers across Canada
"I travel every week for work. I used to stress about this every time I landed home. Now I genuinely don't think about it. Pestix in every room — that's enough for me."
James T., Calgary ✓ Verified buyer
"Honestly wasn't sure if ultrasonic does anything. But the 90-day guarantee made it a no-brainer. Three months in — zero issues, zero stress when I get home."
Sophie L., Vancouver ✓ Verified buyer
"My husband travels constantly. Getting Pestix for every bedroom was his idea and honestly one of the best decisions we made. Simple, quiet, just works."
Michelle D., Ottawa ✓ Verified buyer
If you're on the road more than once a month, this is the simplest thing you can do for the home and family you're leaving behind.
One device per room. Plug it in before you leave. Come home knowing your family slept safe — without you having to think about it once.
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This article reflects the personal experience of the author. Individual results may vary depending on environment and usage. Pestix is a passive deterrent device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or eliminate an existing pest infestation. For severe infestations, please consult a licensed pest control professional.
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