Top Bed Bug Hiding Places

At the end of a long workday all anyone wants is to relax, maybe binge some Netflix, and enjoy a quiet evening before doing it all again the next day. Sadly, some homeowners can not relax and enjoy the comfort of their favorite chair or comfy bed because they have a bed bug problem.Bed bugs are a huge problem in every state in the union and in every climate across the globe. Let's take a look at where homeowners should be looking and what signs to be aware of in order to determine if they have a bed bug problem.

Signs of a Bed Bug Problem

Before homeowners begin to determine if they have a true bed bug infestation, they will need to take a look around their home for signs that there are, indeed, bed bugs present. Some of the telltale signs include:

• Rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed. These stains could also be on chairs and sofas as well.
• Dark spots on bed sheets or mattresses that could indicate the presence of bed bug feces.
• Eggs or nymph visible on your sheets, carpet, furniture, etc.
• Red itchy spots on the body.

Where Bed Bugs Could Be Hiding

Once you have determined that you may have some bed bugs biting you in the middle of the night, you will want to explore more of your living quarters to find out how widespread the problem could be. Some of the top places include:

• The bed is the first and most obvious spot to examine. As we stated above, check the mattress especially the seams where bed bugs can be found. Look for blood stains or droppings that could indicate a problem.
• Electrical receptacles are also a good hiding spot for bed bugs. They tend to slip inside outlets, devices, and anywhere near the bed that can provide easy access to human blood after hours.
• Drawers and furniture joints are a convenient hiding place for bed bugs. Drawers tend to be in bedrooms where access to human blood is plentiful as well as in chairs that can provide a host at any time of day.
• Rugs and carpets, especially those with high pile carpeting provide just enough coverage for bed bugs to hide out during the day and access to a meal at night.
• Books, especially those found on the floor in bedrooms or on shelves near a bed are excellent hiding places for bed bugs. These dry quiet places can provide a place to rest during the day and easy access to a host at night.

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