The biggest question asked by people who had experienced bed bug infestation is: “Where do bed bugs come from?”
Despite their attempt to maintain cleanliness and the highest standards of hygiene, these blood suckers still hound their homes and interfere with their daily activities. There are various factors with regard to the origin of these bugs in your home.
The resurgence of bed bug infestations in recent years has been reported in parts of Europe, North America, and Australia. Modern-day bugs are said to have come from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Presented here are some of the most common ways for these pests to infest your homes.
One of the possible sources of bed bug infestations is used furniture. Sold from a street sale or a used furniture store, it could be a source of infestation since these pests can live an entire year without feeding. Bringing in any used furniture could be the start of infestation in your house.
These bugs can also come from your neighbors. Since they cling onto the clothes or anything, visiting the house of your neighbor with an infestation is another source. Your neighbor can also bring these bugs to your house through their clothes, boxes or bags.
If you live in an apartment or high-rise building, an infestation is also possible since they crawl along pipes, on wires through heating and cooling vents. Due to their growing population, these bugs will seek for additional sources of food. They may also transfer to other units because the previous unit has been fumigated.
Your laundry can also serve as a mode of transport for these bugs. People with infested bed linens often clean them in the laundry rooms. They are transferred to your linens without you knowing it. People with dirty clothes or laundry bags can easily bring the bugs with them to the laundry room and the bugs can travel back to your home brought by your freshly laundered clothes.
If you travel frequently and stay at hotels and hostels, the possibility of being exposed to these bugs is high. They often reside in the bed sheets, pillows, and mattresses. They will piggy back on your travel luggage and baggage hiding in the seams and become the uninvited guests in your home. Your kids who go to college can unwittingly bring home these blood suckers from their schools or college dormitories.
You should take the necessary action to stop or prevent an infestation. Consult a professional expert to know the best method to exterminate them. Knowing where these pests come from and how to deal with them can help you permanently eliminate the house pests.
