Where do Bed Bugs Hide

Just because your home feels safe and cozy doesn’t mean you’re alone. Bedbugs don’t care how clean your place is. If they find a way in, they’ll happily settle into your couch, your mattress, your suitcase, and even your wall art. The National Pest Management Association worked with experts to build a “dream home” for bedbugs (basically your worst nightmare) to show how these tiny invaders sneak in, hide, and multiply fast.

They don’t just stick to your bed either. They crawl into cushions, seams, cracks, and the corners of suitcases. They’re pros at staying out of sight until you’re asleep. That’s when they follow your breath, find your skin, and feed without you even noticing. It’s not the bite that itches—it’s your body reacting to their saliva. Some people get clusters of red bites. Others get nothing at all. That makes infestations even harder to spot.

And the worst part? One bedbug can lay up to 500 eggs, and they can survive for months without food. If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel or sat in a movie theatre, you’ve probably wondered what else shared your seat. This video shows how easily bedbugs can hitch a ride home with you in your luggage. And no, spraying some lavender oil or DIY traps won't cut it. If you spot eggs, dark stains, or actual bugs, it’s time to call in a pest control professional—before your couch becomes their forever home.

Source: National Pest Management Association. (2022). How bed bugs really behave: The model home experience [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZcM2evjD4E