Bed bugs have proven themselves to be one of the most annoying pest out there. They are hard to track and when they bite it creates this itchy sensation that will not go away. At some point you would probably have wondered where did these bed bugs come from and how did you get them.

Where do bed bugs come from?

Bed bugs are commonly known as tiny hitchhikers. They will hop onto your bags and luggage for a ride to the home of their new host. So how could you prevent such opportunities from arising?

When you go overseas

People tend to stay in hotels and other similar kinds of facilities during an overseas trip. These places are usually thriving with bed bugs due to the many guests coming in and out. While you are unaware, they would have already made their way into your bags and luggage.

Managed to snag a used furniture for a cheap price?

Another way that bed bugs can infiltrate your homes is through used furnitures. These bed bugs are usually brought over from previous homes via the furnitures So before you decide to buy any second-hand furnitures, look for signs of them in the seams or under the cushion.

Sometimes it is hard to notice that you have already brought home a few of these bed bugs. To prevent any infestation, it is important that you call in a professional to regularly check your house for them.