Crazy Bed Bug Hiding Places You Didn’t Know About

Finding bed bugs in your bed is an unpleasant and disgusting discovery.

But is it possible to find bed bugs in other areas of your home? Some people learned the hard way that the name “bed bugs” is extremely deceiving after finding them in other areas of their homes.

Finding any bug in your home can be disturbing. Our homes are meant to be spaces where we feel most comfortable and at ease. But any bug infestation can make you feel on high alert.

You might begin to worry about completing everyday tasks in your home as well. You may begin to double-check items for bugs to prevent coming into contact with them. And this is certainly for good reasons.

Bugs are not squeaky clean beings. Many bugs carry parasites that can cause diseases.

Bed bugs, however, tend to only be an annoyance causing sleepless nights, welts, and the need to call a qualified pest control company.

Bed bugs are attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide, making your bed the perfect breeding ground.

But that’s not the only place they can be found. Read on to discover crazy places bed bugs have been found other than in the bedroom.

Crazy Places People Found Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are a nuisance, to say the least. Bed bugs are small bugs that, at maturity, are the size of an apple seed. Bed bugs are brown, oval-shaped, and flat.

Bed bugs feed off of animal and human blood. This explains the welts you may find on your body in the morning. After feeding, bed bugs take on a red tint, and their bodies also swell.

Lucky for us, bed bugs don’t fly. However, they can easily hide and move quickly throughout your home. They also breed and multiply fast, which means you’ll need to get rid of them promptly.

Having bed bugs doesn’t mean that your home is dirty, however. Bed bugs can get into your home in a variety of ways because they are so small. They can also be present in hotel rooms or other commonly shared areas.

This makes them extremely pesky bugs. They can be transported easily through luggage, clothing, and other clothlike materials.

And once they enter your home, there’s no guarantee that they will remain in your bed or in your bedroom.

Explore the following crazy places people have discovered bed bugs other than the bedroom.

1. Movie Theaters

So, you’re excited to go to the new release of The Avengers. You get your popcorn, sit down, and enjoy the film. But, after the film, you notice that your arms and legs are quite itchy.

Upon further inspection, you notice some welts. These welts could be from bed bugs hiding in the movie theater seats. If you notice these welts, then avoid bringing any other items, such as purses, into your home without checking them first.

You should also check your clothing for signs of bed bugs.

2. The Office

If you thought there couldn’t be any other stressors at work, think again.

Bed bugs can hide in nearly any space. And, since they are attracted to carbon dioxide, which humans exhale, they can even hide in the office.

Offices are also composed of many people who may be carrying bed bugs with them. Stay alert to the signs of bed bugs and tell your employer if you suspect bed bugs are in the building.

3. Electrical Outlets

Bed bugs are small, so they are able to hide in tight spaces.

One such place where bed bugs can commonly be found is within electrical outlets or behind the faceplate of the outlet. This allows them to hide during the day and then come out to feed at night when you’re sleeping.

If you suspect bed bugs, but can’t find them in your bed, then safely remove the faceplate of the outlet to see if they’re hiding there.

4. Picture Frames

So, you’re changing your picture frames to account for your child’s latest school picture when you notice an unsightly bug. Upon further inspection and after a high-pitched scream, you discover that the bugs are bed bugs.

These tiny bugs can hide just about anywhere. And picture frames give them a safe place to reside. Picture frames are also usually placed in common areas such as the living room and bedroom, which gives them easy access to feed.

5. Keyboards

When using your computer keyboard, you may expect to make a typo or for a key to come loose. What you might not expect is to see a bed bug crawling about. Well, you may be surprised the next time you go to use your desktop computer or laptop.

Bed bugs can hide underneath the keys easily and then come out to feed at night. Computers are often located in rooms where we sleep, so it makes sense why they would call your computer keyboard home.

What to Do If You Have Bed Bugs

If you suspect you have bed bugs, you should first remove the items you believe are infested. This may require you to get rid of your clothing, bedding, or even your coffee maker.

Once these items are removed from the area, you’ll need to wash them on high heat for at least 30 minutes. You’ll then need to thoroughly clean your mattress, bed frame, and/or headboard using a stiff brush.

After that, you’ll need to vacuum to remove any skin sheddings and eggs.

Getting Rid of Bed Bugs From Your Home Completely

Getting rid of bed bugs is no easy task. It requires a lot of effort and can potentially be costly.

It’s important to know that bed bugs can live up to a year without feeding. This means that you may want to consider purchasing a new mattress to prevent further infestation. However, the best action to take is to call a pest control company.

In need of a reputable pest control company?

Contact us today to schedule an appointment to remove pesky bed bugs from your home.