One challenge that bed bug infestations pose is how easily they transfer between locations and people. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the different ways bed bugs move and where people should look when trying to identify an infestation.
Bed bugs are a major problem in the United States. They can be found in many homes, apartments, hotels, and motels. Knowing how they get around can help you avoid dealing with a bed bug problem yourself.
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Movement
Bed bugs can travel up to 50 centimeters per minute. These insects are very resistant and can survive in the most extreme conditions. They are able to jump and climb on nearly any surface.
Bed bugs are known to get in your hair, hold onto your clothing, and cling to fabric. They can also burrow their way into wood and other porous material, allowing them to do as much exploring as they wish.
Can Bed Bugs Jump?
Yes, bed bugs can jump up to 20 inches. They do this by exploding out of their hiding areas and using momentum from a fall to propel them in any direction they choose. They are able to avoid the most common home remedies, such as traps and spot treatment.
Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?
Bed bugs are often found hiding in bed frames, headboards, mattresses, and box springs. A thorough inspection of these areas can help identify an infestation. If bed bugs have been fed, they will go and hide until they need to feed again.
Bed bugs will rarely come out of hiding during the day.
Moving From Room to Room
If there is no source of food or the room is too warm for them to be comfortable, they will leave the room and seek a better life elsewhere. This could also happen if there are too many bed bugs in the room they’re in and the bed bugs are forced to find a new area. This is also one of the most common reasons for why you’d spot bed bugs out in the open during the day.
Can Bed Bugs Live Outside?
For bed bugs to survive, they need a warm-blooded host and the appropriate food source. They can travel anywhere in order to find one of these two things, so it is not uncommon for them to be found outside or inside an apartment building.
People often leave infested furniture outside their homes as a way to quarantine bed bugs. It is possible that these bed bugs evacuate the furniture and begin seeking new hosts where they are squirrels, dogs, or people.
Conclusion
If you’re worried about how easily bed bugs can transfer from one place to another, you can defend yourself by taking some precautions. If you find even one bed bug, you may risk finding more. They may already be there, or the one you’ve found could create more.