Bed bugs are shrewd travellers and are able to hitchhike their way from one location to another on shoes, clothes, luggage and boxes. These pests are small, nocturnal and prefer to stay out of sight in cracks, cervices and behind baseboards when they are not feeding which is why they are so difficult to detect. Bed bugs feed exclusively on blood so it makes sense for them to infest the bed. The bugs, however, have many other hiding places. Bed bugs in Toronto are effective breeders and a small infestation can grow quickly if it is not addressed immediately by a professional bed bug exterminator.
Common Bed Bugs Hiding Places
Because bed bugs feed on human blood, they prefer to be near humans as much as possible. You will typically find them within 5 feet of where you spend extended periods of such the beds and sofa. The pests only come out to feed before returning to their hiding spot.
The most likely hiding place is, of course, your box spring. Couches and mattresses are also common hiding spots and so are headboards and bed frames. The pest will occasionally hide in your walls and ceilings, under the baseboard and in the dresser or nightstand.
Bed bugs also like to hide in the fabric so upholstery, bedding, backpacks, luggage, handbags, clothing and curtains offer good hiding spots. They may hide in the vicinity of other infested furniture if the population is large. You may find more bed bugs under the coffee table or in the closet adjacent to an already infested sofa or bed respectively.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
The best way to get rid of bed bugs is to treat with insecticide. As many homeowners find out, over-the-counter insecticides are rarely used. Strict pesticide regulations in Canada mean that only licensed exterminator have access to the most effective chemicals.
Bed bugs are also very good at hiding so it is highly unlikely that you are able to treat the infestation properly. You may also need special equipment to get into gaps, cracks and services. It is best to leave the job with a licensed exterminator in Toronto.
