The disgusting reason why hotel guests should keep their luggage in the bath

Bed bugs are on the rise in hotel rooms in the UK because of a huge increase in international travel, with pest control agencies seeing a big jump in the number of complaints they receive.

So what is the best way to avoid getting bitten in a hotel room?

According to the experts, the insects can be found on almost every surface of the room.

But as they prefer dark crevices where they can hide properly, they are unlikely to be found in the bathroom.

So as soon as you get into your bedroom for the first time, head straight to the bathroom and put your luggage in the tub.

Then, if you find any bugs in the rest of the room they are unlikely to have got into your bags during the search.

Next, check the mattress and the bed frame as these are the most likely places to find the insects, followed by the sofa.

The critters can also be found hiding in the cupboards,  along the skirting boards where the wall meets the fabric of the carpet and inside or behind the bedside tables.

If you spot any small blood smears, tiny faeces that resemble a sprinkling of ground pepper, any bugs or any small white eggs, then there is a chance your room could have bed bugs and you should report the situation to the front desk immediately.

According to the experts, there were hardly any of the blood-sucking creepy crawlies in the UK ten years ago.

But thanks to Brits making regular visits abroad and increasing numbers of tourists also visiting the UK, there has been an explosion in the population in the hospitality industry.