There is not a single cause of bed bugs. Instead, there are many factors that could contribute to your pest infestation.
When you know what causes bed bugs, you can stay ahead of the infestation. It helps you to stay proactive in protecting yourself from them. If you do have bed bugs, you can pinpoint where they’re hiding and get rid of them a lot easier.
Removing bed bugs from your home after they’ve invited themselves in takes a lot of work.
But knowing where they come from means you can cut them off at the source.
Bed bugs are tiny, brown insects that feed on human blood. They’re found all over the world and can hide in many places, including mattresses, box springs, and inside the walls of your home.
Working with a bed bug exterminator can help you determine how you got bed bugs and what you can do to get them out of your home!
Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?
Bed bugs find their way into your home on luggage, clothing, and furniture. A visiting friend or family member may bring some with them.
You can also find bed bugs in second-hand furniture or clothing. In homes with infestations, it’s common to find bed bugs hiding near the seams of mattresses, box springs and bed frames where they feed at night and hide during daylight hours.
Bedbugs often travel from room to room inside the house by crawling along walls or ceilings until they find their way back down again for more blood meals.
Signs of Bed Bugs
The signs of bed bug infestations are easy to spot. But you can mistake them for other things if you’re not sure what they are. Here’s what you need to look for:
- Live bed bugs. These are tiny and brownish-red. So, they may not be easily visible until you get up close. If you see any hiding in your mattress or furniture, it’s very likely that you have a bed bug infestation in your home.
- Shed skins. Bedbugs shed their outer shells as they grow older and larger—and when this happens on your mattress or sheets it’s an obvious sign of an infestation.
- Droppings. Bedbug fecal matter appears as small black dots on your furniture or bedding. It can be on other surfaces too—like electrical outlets or baseboards.
Bed Bug Behavior – Where Do They Hide?
Once you’ve determined that you have bed bugs, the next step is to determine where they are hiding. Though bed bugs typically live close to their host (you), they don’t necessarily need to be on or even near your body in order to feed.
Bed bugs can go weeks without feeding and generally live in small clusters.
It is not likely that you will find all of your bed bugs gathered in one spot in your home.
Bed bugs hide in the crevices of the bed frame, mattress, and box spring. They will inhabit any furniture that’s close to you, such as nightstands and dressers.
Since bed bugs are nocturnal creatures, they don’t come out during the day.
Make sure you thoroughly check all of their favorite hiding spots.
Getting a professional bed bug inspection is the best way to make sure you locate all the bed bugs in your home before you start treatment.
Bed Bug Extermination Services
Bed bugs are a common pest throughout New York City. They can be a major source of stress and anxiety for you once they takeover your home.
If you think you have bed bugs call the Bedbug911 exterminators immediately.
We will examine your home or apartment in detail and help you get rid of these annoying pests once and for all!
Call today for a free assessment: 718 517 2227
