{"id":1520,"date":"2019-05-29T09:03:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T13:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exterminationcentrale.thedev.ca\/?p=1520"},"modified":"2022-05-25T09:13:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T13:13:13","slug":"how-do-you-get-bed-bugs-in-the-first-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exterminationcentrale.thedev.ca\/en\/how-do-you-get-bed-bugs-in-the-first-place\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Get Bed Bugs in the First Place?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all woken up to find one or two of those itchy little
\nbumps on our skin that mean it\u2019s time to give the sheets a good wash. It may be
\ngross to think about and you may be reluctant to admit it, but we know everyone
\nhas at one point had to deal with the unwelcome little pests we call bed bugs.<\/p>\n

Many people believe that the presence of bed bugs is caused
\nby a dirty, unhygienic environment\u2014but this is actually not the case. Bed bugs
\ndo like to hide in cluttered, messy, grimy places, so the misconception is reasonable,
\nbut that isn\u2019t what draws them into your home.<\/p>\n

Knowing where they come from is an important step to bed bug
\nprevention, so make sure you\u2019re always paying attention to these ways you can
\ncatch them!<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

So, where do bed bugs come from?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As we mentioned earlier, these nettlesome little creatures don\u2019t go where the dirt is\u2014they go where the food is! Bed bugs get their meals from blood, but they don\u2019t set up camp on a host the same way a tick or flea does. These guys typically end up in your home because you brought them there, as they\u2019re transferred by hitching a ride on moving humans and objects.<\/p>\n

Where are bed bugs usually picked up?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Because bed bugs are carried by people and things, there are
\na few places where you\u2019re more likely to pick them up.<\/p>\n

Suitcases and bags are easily clung to and often make an ideal mode of transportation for the annoying little insects. Movie theaters packed with people tend to attract them as well with condensed body heat.<\/p>\n

Transportation mediums such as airplanes, taxis, buses, etc., experience heavy traffic of both humans and objects and are common hubs for bed bugs. Hotels are also particularly hospitable for them due to the constant presence and flow of luggage, people, and even furniture.<\/p>\n

Why do bed bugs spread?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These micro-pests are great at hiding\u2014they\u2019re small, fast, and have a unique round shape that allows them to condense and squeeze into tight places. But why do they travel in the first place? Why can\u2019t they just stay on the bus and leave us alone?<\/p>\n

Most often bed bugs spread in search of food, especially if
\nresources are scarce. They also disperse in the event of rapid colony growth or
\nif the object they\u2019ve infested is shifted.<\/p>\n

Being aware of the most common bed bug hot spots is
\nsomething everyone should take care to do to ensure you don\u2019t unknowingly head
\nhome with a couple of hitchhikers. Unfortunately, it\u2019s sometimes impossible to
\ncompletely prevent an infestation despite how alert you are in public and how
\noften you clean your home.<\/p>\n

Luckily, the experts at Central Extermination specialize in many types of pest prevention and elimination<\/span><\/a>\u2014including bed bugs. Give us a call today to get a free estimate and learn more about our cost-effective bed bug solutions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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