kpakook/Shutterstock and USDA When you're traveling, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told INSIDER you should check for bedbugs everywhere you stay. That's because bedbugs can hitch a ride home on you or your belongings, and cause an infestation in your home. Visually inspect luggage racks, upholstered furniture, the back of the headboard, mattress seams, box springs, and bed frames, using a flashlight or magnifier if you have one. To keep bedbugs out of your home, you need to look for them every time you travel.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Scientists just discovered a surprising new weapon in the battle against bedbugsSee Also:5 under-the-radar alternatives to popular travel destinations that will help you beat the crowds5 signs your job is right for you, even if you don't feel like it7 dog breeds you're probably mispronouncing