After
bedbugs have invaded a dwelling, they’re going to spread out and find places to hide. Nevertheless, most
bedbugs tend to hide in one or two places. For instance, they’ll hide in a mattress, furniture, and bed frames. Some bedbug bites can lead to red, itchy welts. If you notice these on your body, you may need to hide an exterminator to fix the problem. Still, it is a good idea to learn where
bedbugs hide in your home. Below, you’ll learn more about
bedbugs hiding in dwellings.
Primary Hiding Places
Mattresses
Bedbugs prefer staying as close to their food source as possible. As a result, most of the
bedbugs in your are going to hide on your mattress. It is estimated that roughly 90% of the bedbugs in an infestation will hide on the mattress. You have to understand that your body releases
heat and CO2 when you sleep. Bedbugs will detect both and come out to consume your blood. If you’re searching your home for bedbugs, you’ll need to check both sides of the mattress
Bed Frame
At some point, the infestation is going to spiral out of control and spread. Bedbugs can reproduce quickly so the problem will worsen before you know it. As a result, they’ll eventually begin hiding on the bed frame. Bedbugs are reddish-brown so they’ll likely blend in with many frames. The frame has several crevices and cracks that bedbugs can use as hiding places.
Covers
Don’t forget to check your bedclothes, sheets, and covers. Bedbugs are easier to spot when they’re hiding in your bedclothes. They can be found near the seams and folds.
Couches & Chairs
You’ll also find that bedbugs can hide in certain pieces of furniture. If you have chairs or couches around your home, they might have bedbugs hiding on them. Pull the cushions from the couch and check under them. You’ll also want to check the folds and under the furniture. Bedbugs could be hiding anywhere on the furniture so look everywhere.
Other Bedbug Hiding Places
Above, you learned about some of the most common hiding places for bedbugs. However, there are more. Below, you’ll learn about other places they hide.
Luggage
You’ll need to check your luggage. When traveling, you’ll spend the night at a motel. When this happens, bedbugs may hide and stay in the luggage. Others may leave and hide elsewhere in the home. Either way, it is a good idea to check the mattress to find out what is going on.
Decorations On Walls
Don’t forget to check the decorations hanging on your walls. Bedbugs can climb so they may hide in these decorations. You’ll need to pull the decorations from the walls and check behind them. You might find bedbugs hiding behind them.
Novels
Do you have novels sitting near your bed? If so, you might have bedbugs hiding in the book. You’ll need to check them because bedbugs often hide in book bindings and protective covers.
Bedroom Nightstands
Many homes have nightstands in their bedrooms. You likely do because you can use the nightstand to store your items. The only problem is that bedbugs might hide in the nightstand. Check the drawers and under the nightstand.
Electronic Devices
Bedbugs may hide in electronic devices. They’re warm inside. Plus, they have small gaps so bedbugs will be able to enter the device easily. They can hide in many electronic devices, including laptops, desktops, and others. They’ll also hide in alarm clocks.
Do you store items under your bed? People who do have to worry about bedbugs hiding in those items. Bedbugs can enter boxes and other objects. If you store items under your bed, you need to check the items under your bed. To prevent this issue, you’ll want to store your items in airtight containers.
When bedbugs invade your
home,
call our office. We’re ready to begin helping you. We’ll do everything we can to fix the problem.
