{
  "id": 13388893,
  "title": "Bed bugs are spreading to trains, cabs and restrooms — how to protect your mattress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bed-bugs-are-spreading-to-trains-cabs-and-restrooms-how-to-protect",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/bed-bugs-are-spreading-to-trains-cabs-and-restrooms-how-to-protect-your-mattress"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bed bugs have been found in various locations beyond just homes, including trains, taxis, and public restrooms. In Britain, two services on the Southeastern railway were canceled after bed bugs were discovered in driver's carriages. Pest control experts have reported some of the worst infestations they've ever seen, with thousands of bed bugs swarming mattresses and bed frames. Even in the United States, bed bugs have been spotted in various Kwik Trip locations, leading to restroom closures for cleaning. While bed bugs are not known to carry diseases, their bites can cause itchy red marks. The best way to prevent a bed bug infestation is through prevention. This includes keeping outside clothes away from your bed, regular cleaning, and using high-quality mattress encasements. Washing bed sheets weekly, vacuuming frequently, and investing in mattress encasements can all help protect your home from bed bugs.",
  "summary": "As if the commute wasn't bad enough, now we have to worry about bed bugs on the train? Everything you need to know and how to keep your mattress safe.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bed bugs found in trains, taxis, and public restrooms",
    "Worst infestations with thousands of bed bugs in mattresses",
    "Prevention methods include mattress encasements and regular cleaning"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}