Where do I find Bedbugs?

Bedbugs are flat, oval, brown insects. They are found in many environments including: homes, apartments, condos, dorm rooms, motels, and even on cruise ships. As they feed, their flat bodies expand and turn reddish in color. The adult is about the size of an apple seed and can live for more than a year without eating. During the day, they hide behind baseboards and pictures, in bed frames, furniture, wallpaper, mattresses, blankets, pillows and sheets.

Bedbugs tend to settle in close proximity to their food source - humans! They come out at night, attracted by the breath and body heat of their food source. Bedbugs can spread from room to room, using clothing, and other personal belongings.

Bedbugs tend to settle in close proximity to their food source - humans! They come out at night, attracted by the breath and body heat of their food source.

“bedbug & eggs in a screw-hole”

The potential hiding places for bedbugs are numerous. It is, however, common for them to nest in the furniture that a person sleeps and naps on, including upholstered chairs, loveseats, sofas, plush furniture, futons, etc., as well as other non-traditional beds such as camping cots, floor pads, hide-a-beds, bean bags, strollers, cradles, etc. Bedbugs will attempt to nest in any of these structures if given the opportunity and will take cover in nearby areas as well. Unchecked, bedbugs will eventually expand their overall nesting locations into nearby furniture such as dressers or nightstands, in drawers, in the cracks of picture frames, in screw or nail holes, bedroom fixtures, behind mirrors, etc.