It is the end of the day, and all you want is to get into bed. As you slip under the covers, one of your biggest fears comes to mind: bed bugs. Although the word “bed” is in the name, bed bugs are found in more areas than just your mattress. These parasitic insects are known as hitchhiking pests because they are nomads by nature and come from all areas of the world. Have no fear – Manning Brothers Pest Control is here to guide you through the activity patterns of bed bugs and provide you with more information on where these pests live.
Firstly, bed bugs prefer to feed on human blood. They seek warm blood and dedicate their time to residing close to their host. Bed bugs range from 0.09 inches to 0.18 inches in size, allowing them to fit into miniscule spaces with ample room to spare. The size of a bed bug also contributes to its feeding pattern. A bed bug will usually remain dormant during the day and prey on its host at night while activity is minimal. Once a bed bug feeds from its host, it will continue to reside in that same feeding space until the host is indefinitely removed or danger is apparent.
Some areas of a room where bed bugs will be most prevalent include:
- Mattresses
- Box springs
- Folded bedding
- Luggage
- Behind baseboards
- Behind wallpaper
- Behind frames
- Under carpeting
Knowing the motivations and size of a bed bug, you can look out for these insects in some of their favorite habitats around town:
- Hotel rooms
- Motel rooms
- Hospitals
- Doctors’ offices
- Schools
- Care centers
Despite the relentlessness of bed bugs, there is hope. Bed bugs can be removed from your home with proper professional assistance. For more details on bed bugs and how to rid your home of an infestation, contact our team of experts at Manning Brothers Pest Control.
