Having any pest in your home is a nuisance, but bedbugs are especially problematic. Not only do they bite, but they’re also extremely resilient, requiring professional pest control to eliminate them. They can also hide in tiny crevices of your home, waiting until nightfall to come back out again. If you think these pests are in your home, check these places to confirm whether you need an exterminator.

Best Places to Look for Bedbugs

1. Bed

You may notice red stains on your sheets if the bugs were crushed while you slept. You could also spot dark excrement. Check under the fitted sheet as well, as the pests may hide between mattress seams. Finally, look for bedbugs on the bed frame, headboard, and box springs.

2. Couch & Chairs

Bedbugs will stay close to their food source. While you probably spend a lot of time in your bed every day, they may also hide between cushions or slots in a couch or chair.

3. Clothes

Clothing allows the pests to stay close to your bed and provides ample protection, especially when they’re in a pile. Inspect any clothes in the closet, dressers, and laundry room for signs of them, especially after traveling. If they latched onto someone else’s clothing or found a hiding spot under a hotel bed, you may find them in your luggage when you get home. Bedbugs do not like heat, so toss your clothes in the dryer if you spot them or want to play it safe.

4. Other Areas

If one particular hiding spot becomes too crowded by the infestation, bedbugs will expand their search for safe places to hide. This can include electrical outlets, wallpaper seams, door hinges, children’s toys, and dog beds or cat cages.

 

When you find signs of bedbugs in any of these locations, schedule pest control with the experts at Collins Exterminating in Bolivar, MO. For almost 60 years, their team offers a five-year guarantee on all jobs—even the toughest infestations. They also strive to minimize the number of visits required to eliminate the problem. Schedule a free estimate or inspection by calling (417) 326-2124, and learn more about their services online.