Bed bugs move from place to place by hitchhiking their way on people’s clothing or in their belongings. Through the ease of travel and international shipments, bed bug populations have boomed. These pests live worldwide and in all 50 of our states. After finding their way inside your property, bed bugs typically invade sleeping areas first. They hide in seams or underneath mattresses and box springs. As their numbers grow, bed bugs travel through walls and floors, invading multiple rooms. These insects are nocturnal and hide inside dark, quiet areas during the day such as the seams of mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture. They also hide in cracks found in walls and wooden furniture, behind wall hangings, and inside wall voids behind electric outlets. At night, they emerge from their hiding spots to feed on the blood of their sleeping hosts and are most active right before dawn.
