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Where do bed bugs come from naturally?
Though it’s true bed bugs did walk the earth in the time of the dinosaurs, the natural habitat of the common bed bug (Cimex Lectularius) is now the human home. Bed bugs were known to humans as early as 400 BC, in the days of Ancient Greece. In that time, they have spread to every corner of the inhabited world.
What do bed bugs get attached to?
Bed bugs are only attached to hosts’ bodies during blood feeding. In between blood meals, bed bugs can also be found nearby on furniture, behind wallpaper and under the edge of carpet.
Where else can bed bugs be found?
Around the bed, they can be found near the piping, seams and tags of the mattress and box spring, and in cracks on the bed frame and headboard. If the room is heavily infested, you may find bed bugs: In the seams of chairs and couches, between cushions, in the folds of curtains.
How do bed bug infestations start?
How can bed bugs get into my home? They can come from other infested areas or from used furniture. They can hitch a ride in luggage, purses, backpacks, or other items placed on soft or upholstered surfaces. They can travel between rooms in multi-unit buildings, such as apartment complexes and hotels.
Where do bed bugs go after they bite you?
As per research, they may stay or hide 5-20 feet away to feed blood. Once the blood-feeding is complete, bed bugs may usually retreat to their hiding spots to digest the blood.
Why do I have bed bugs in my furniture?
Bed bugs in furniture is a common issue because they are attracted to warmth. Most people realize they have bed bugs because bed bugs bite and cause skin irritations. But they also leave behind excrement which appears as black specks on your furniture.
Where do bed bugs come from and how do they get in?
Let us see some of the possible sources of where do bed bugs come from. If you have recently traveled or have received a guest in your home, chances are that the bed bugs had a piggyback ride in the travel luggage and baggage. They tend to hide in the seams of baggage and become the uninvited guests in your home.
Can bed bugs be found in public places?
Because bed bugs can be found in any location where humans congregate and spend extended time, it is important to be on the lookout for bed bugs when using public transportation or sitting in public spaces like libraries. In particular, hotel rooms should be thoroughly inspected before sleeping in the bed.
Can bed bugs get inside through laundry?
Bed bugs may also find laundry as a way to get inside your home. If you use laundry rooms to clean your dirty linen, it is possible that someone with a bed bug infestation has passed on the problem to you unknowingly.