WATCH: 40 Percent Of Bedbug Problems Occur In Commercial Businesses

"Good Morning America" aired a segment on Monday about bedbugs, this season's most popular--and most unfortunate--trend. After the critters hit Hollister and Victoria's Secret this summer, stores like Bergdorf Goodman have taken preventative measures, such as hiring bedbug-hunting dogs. We were actually shocked to find out that about 40 percent of bedbug problems now occur in commercial businesses such as clothing stores, hotels or theaters. Check out GMA's tips for keeping yourself bedbug-free.

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