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How to Spot Bed Bugs in Wisconsin

Because bed bugs are so minuscule, it’s crucial to learn how to spot them using your knowledge of their habits and behaviors. To spot bed bugs, it’s important to look at the most common areas where they hide: mattresses and box springs, mattress tags, behind baseboards, and upholstered furniture.

Additional areas where bed bugs could be found in your home or business include:

  • Bedding
  • Wallpaper
  • Power outlets 
  • Luggage
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Can You See Bed Bugs On Your Own?

Bed bugs re hard to spot for several reasons. First, they are tiny in small. Second, they often hide out of sight, and they’re commonly confused for other bugs. In addition, bed bugs are nocturnal and nest in their cracks and crevices until they come out to feed at night. This makes it difficult to know when you have a bed bug problem on your hands. 

Where do Bed Bugs Hide Inside?

A bed bug infestation can start in your home when the bed bugs have been carried inside. Bed bugs hide inside of or latch onto suitcases, purses, backpacks, and more. This is why so many infestations start after someone has returned home after traveling! In addition, bed bugs are commonly brought indoors when infested used furniture is transported. Luckily, bed bugs don’t typically travel on people. Once inside, bed bugs can spread to several areas in your home and will lie in wait to feed while you are resting.

Where to Look for Bed Bugs in Wisconsin

Bed bugs are usually active at night because that is when their victims are resting. This makes it hard to spot them during the day! It’s best to look for these pests around areas where people sleep: not only bedding and mattresses, but also in upholstered furniture, chairs, and more. They can also be found behind wallpaper, under the edge of rugs or a carpet, inside wall cracks, electrical outlets, and any other narrow spot inside your property. When in doubt, it’s best to inspect for bed bugs with the help of a professional bed bug control team.

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