If you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered if bed bugs are a sign of being dirty. After all, these tiny insects don’t seem like they would stick around in your home if you were tidy and didn’t leave food lying on countertops and floors. While it is true that these bugs tend to be found more often in homes that aren’t as clean as they could be, there are plenty of reasons why you might still get them even if your house is super tidy. Blaming yourself isn’t going to help you get rid of them. Read on to learn more!
Does Dirt Attract Bed Bugs
Bed bugs seek your body heat and the carbon dioxide we exhale. Bed bugs do not have any other preferences regarding who they feed on. That means they don’t care if your house is clean or if you’re wearing dirty clothes or have dirty hair; they want to feed on you. So, the idea that bed bug infestations happen by being dirty is false. You can be as clean as possible but still get bed bugs. If bed bugs have bitten you, be sure to get them checked out for medical purposes (in case of an allergic reaction). However, if you live in an apartment building with more than one tenant and one person has a problem with them, chances are everyone will get them at some point. It’s best to take proactive measures early on to prevent more from returning to your home.
Warmth and Blood
Bedbugs are attracted to warmth and blood. They’ll find their way into furniture, clothing, luggage, and any other warm place they can find. So even if you’re the cleanest person in the world, it doesn’t matter. Bedbugs are attracted to anything that has the potential for warmth and food. Places like beds, couches, chairs, and bags provide a cozy shelter. You don’t have to be dirty or unkempt for bed bugs to come your way! You could be as tidy as possible and still end up with an infestation because they want something else: your blood.
Preventing Infestation
Bed bugs can appear in any home, no matter how clean. These little guys like to hide in cracks and crevices, and they may hitch a ride on your clothes, luggage or furniture if you bring them into the home. Cleanliness is not the only factor in preventing bed bug infestations. Preventive measures such as sealing cracks or crevices around baseboards, doors and windows will also help deter these pests from entering your home. And remember to check items bringing them into the house that may have been harboring these pests beforehand.
Bed Bugs Preference
Yes, bedbugs can indeed live in unclean places. However, they can also live anywhere from home to hostels and hotels. Bedbugs are primarily found in the seams and crevices of mattresses, box springs, headboards, nightstands, dressers, furniture and other items near or on the bed.
