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If you want to know how to check for bed bugs, then you need to know where they hide and what to look for. These sneaky critters are pros at hiding, so knowing their favourite and unexpected spots can make all the difference.
Bed bugs prefer to be as close as possible to their human hosts. Here are some of their top hideouts:
Bed bugs don’t just stick to bedrooms. They can surprise you by hiding in less obvious places:
Knowing where bed bugs hide can make it easier to find and control them. For more tips on spotting bed bugs, check out our guides on what do bed bugs look like and early signs of bed bugs.
Catching bed bugs early can save you a ton of headaches. Here’s how to spot these sneaky critters and check your mattress for any unwelcome guests.
Finding bed bugs means keeping an eye out for a few key signs. These tiny, blood-sucking insects are masters of hide-and-seek, but they do leave some clues:
Want more details? Check out our guide on what bed bugs look like.
Bed bug bites are a dead giveaway of an infestation. They usually show up in lines, clusters, or zigzag patterns on exposed skin like your face, neck, and hands. Unlike flea bites, bed bug bites don’t have a red spot in the center.
Reactions to these bites can vary. Some folks might not show any signs, while others could have severe allergic reactions. These bites can cause intense itching, sleepless nights, and anxiety.
For more on spotting bed bugs early, visit our article on early signs of bed bugs.
Bed bug bites can be mistaken for other insect bites, but their unique pattern and timing can help you identify them. To learn more about spotting these pests, check out our article on can you see bed bugs.
If you think you have bed bugs, don’t panic, we have the perfect bed bug treatment for you.
Follow these 3 easy steps to get rid of them fast and forever.
DIY Treatment For A Bed Frame
Cover your sleeping mattress with a mattress cover. This will trap and kill by starving them.
Use a Steamer to steam the entire bed frame to kill them instantly.
Dust the entire bed frame with Diatomaceous Earth (Killer powder) using a powder duster.
To protect yourself from bed bugs in the room, use our barriers:
Floor Barriers:
Place bed legs in the Floor Barrier, dusting powder inside the tray and barrier.
Barrier Tape:
For bed legs larger than 65mm, use our barrier tape and dust the powder around the bed leg and floor.
Keep your bed at least 30cm away from walls and other furniture.
Cover your sleeping mattress with a mattress cover. This will trap and kill by starving them.
Stand the base on its end, remove the wheels, and cover it with an ensemble base cover. Screw the wheels back into the base.
To protect yourself from bed bugs in the room, use barriers:
Screw-in Barriers: Attach the Screw in Barriers to the legs of the ensemble beds. Apply Kiler powder inside and outside the barriers and on the wheels.
Floor Barriers: Place bed legs in the Floor Barrier, dusting Killer powder inside the tray and barrier.
Keep your bed at least 30cm away from walls and other furniture.
1. Check Hotel Beds When Traveling. When you stay at a hotel, always look at the mattress and bedding. Look for tiny blood spots, dark poop stains, or little bugs.
2. After Traveling: When you get home, wash all your clothes in hot water and clean your luggage. If you can’t wash something, put it in a plastic bag and freeze it for four days to kill any bugs.
3. Avoid Second-Hand Furniture or Mattresses: Don’t bring old furniture or mattresses into your home. They might have bedbugs.
4.Use Diatomaceous Earth (DE): Put DE around power points and electrical outlets to stop bedbugs from getting in from other places.
5. Apply DE to Your Bed Frame: Putting DE on your bed frame is a great way to stop bedbugs because it keeps working until you clean it off.
6. Traveling Guests: If you have guests who have been traveling, wash their clothes in hot water and clean their luggage. They might accidentally bring bedbugs into your home.
7. New Housemates from Backpacker Hostels: If you have new housemates who stayed in backpacker hostels, wash their clothes in hot water and clean their luggage to keep bedbugs out.
Following these steps will ensure they are effectively eliminated from your bed and room, allowing you to sleep peacefully, knowing you’re protected. To find out more about our product check out our bed bug product page.
For more tips, visit our article on early signs of bed bugs.
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