You can go to someone's house if you have bed bugs, but you should take strong precautions to avoid spreading them, because bed bugs can hitchhike on clothing, bags, shoes, and personal items and infest another home, which is a major way they spread. If you have an active infestation at home, it is best to avoid visiting others until you have started treatment, but if you must go, reduce risk by washing and drying all clothing you will wear on high heat for at least 30 minutes before visiting, as heat above 120 degrees Fahrenheit kills all life stages including eggs, and place clothes in a sealed plastic bag until you leave. Avoid bringing bags, purses, backpacks, coats, and other items that may harbor bugs, and if you must bring items, inspect them thoroughly and keep them in sealed plastic bags off the floor. Shower before going and avoid sitting on upholstered furniture at their house, sit on hard chairs instead. Do not bring bedding or pillows. Inform your host honestly about your situation so they can take precautions like covering furniture. After returning home, wash clothes again on high heat. Ideally, wait until professional pest control has treated your home and you have had follow-up inspection showing no live bugs for at least two weeks before visiting. Spreading bed bugs to others can be costly and stressful for them, so taking precautions is important.
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