Bed bugs are small, but they're remarkably good at staying out of sight. If you've woken up with unexplained bites or spotted tiny rust-colored stains on your sheets, you might be wondering where these pests are actually living. The short answer: closer than you'd think.
Below we outline the most common spots where our bed bug exterminators look for signs of bed bugs in a property.
It's no coincidence that these pests share a name with your bed. Bed bugs feed on human blood, and they want to be as close to their food source as possible. That makes the bedroom almost always ground zero.
The most common hiding places include:
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When they're not feeding, bed bugs retreat to dark, warm, undisturbed places. As an infestation grows, they spread outward from the bed into the rest of the room and beyond.
Couches, recliners, and upholstered chairs are prime real estate for bed bugs, especially if you regularly sleep or nap on them. Check the seams, cushion folds, and the underside of the frame. A bed bug in a sofa is more common than most people realize.
Bed bugs can work their way behind baseboards, into cracks in hardwood floors, and around electrical outlets and light switch plates. They use these routes to travel between rooms, which is why infestations in apartments can spread from unit to unit through shared walls.
The folds of curtains that hang close to a bed or sofa can harbor bed bugs, particularly near the hem where fabric pools on the floor. Throw pillows and decorative cushions are also worth checking.
Suitcases, backpacks, and bags left near sleeping areas can become unintended transport. This is one of the main ways bed bugs travel from hotels into homes. After any trip, inspect your luggage before bringing it inside.
Yes, and the moment you do, you should call the professionals. Bed bugs are nocturnal and actively avoid light, so during the day they retreat deep into cracks and crevices where they're nearly impossible to spot without training and the right tools.
A quick check can help you catch early signs — shed skins, dark fecal spots, or blood stains on bedding. But confirming the extent of the problem and treating it properly really does require professional help.
Our pest control methods use a combination of visual inspections, passive and active detection devices, and, in some locations, canine scent-detection. The aim is to find bed bugs wherever they're hiding – and eliminate them at their source.
We offer free inspections, and our technicians will assess your home, identify where the bugs are living, and recommend the right course of action. If you think you have bed bugs, don’t let them spread: Call us now, or click the button below.
During daylight hours, bed bugs retreat into dark, tight spaces close to where people sleep or rest. Mattress seams, box spring interiors, bed frame joints, and gaps behind baseboards are all typical daytime bed bug hiding spots.
They can, though it's less common than in mattresses or furniture. Look along the edges of the carpet near baseboards, as this is where they're most likely to be.