TRAVELING OR HAVING GUESTS: Bed bugs and their eggs can be carried into your home by visiting an infested dwelling.  It is possible to either pickup, transport, or deposit live bed bugs from luggage, purses, shoes, school backpacks, jackets, clothing, and other personal belongings. Remember that visiting businesses, schools, or homes that have bed bugs can also cause an infestation in your residence. USED ITEMS: Consignment, garage sale, or second hand items may already be infested before you purchase them.  Items of greatest concern are furniture, mattresses, bedding, clothing, and plush items. Be sure to thoroughly inspect the items before purchasing them. ADJACENT UNITS: Multi-Family housing can allow for bed bugs to easily spread to the other units or nearby dwellings if there is an easy route for travel.  It is possible for bed bugs to travel or move through wall voids, duct-work, plumbing lines or false ceilings. They can also be transported to and from community laundromats.