One year when my son was in grade school they had a terrible problem with lice. They had someone come from the Health Department to give a talk and I thought I was going to have to sit on my hands to keep from scratching my head. The more he talked the worse it got.
I have never run into any bed bugs but when I think about having to stay at a motel alone I think about the stories of people being mugged. My DH and I had someone go in our room one time while we were at the restaurant. They took his electric razor and pocket knife. Made me very paranoid about staying in hotels. I always check the windows and I have found them unlocked several times.
Martha