Do Bed Bugs Travel?

If you have found bed bugs in your home, one of the first questions you might ask is: “How did they get here?” The truth is, bed bugs are excellent travelers. With a lifespan of almost a year and the ability to go months without food in the right conditions, bed bugs can hitchhike on many items and surfaces before ending up infesting your home.

However, there are three key culprits and common ways in which bed bugs travel and cause an infestation. With these in mind, you will be able to take the required precautions to make bed bugs a thing of the past in your life.

On people

One of the most common ways in which bed bugs travel is by hitching a ride on a person. Whether that is on your clothing, your purse, your suitcase, or your shoes, bed bugs that you come across in your daily life—or on vacation—may travel home with you.

Some common places to encounter bed bugs are hotels, buses, trains, and planes, so it’s worth taking extra precautions to make sure that you return home bed bug-free. Additionally, a visitor to your house may bring bed bugs, especially if they have an infestation or have slept in a hotel with infested beds. Check hotels here.

On furniture

Second-hand furniture is great, right? You can get classic pieces at a complete steal, with beds, couches, and even tables and closets at just a fraction of the price of buying them new.

However, occasionally, this may come at the price of introducing bed bugs to your home. So, if you find yourself purchasing second-hand furniture, it’s always worth giving it a close inspection—and potentially even preventative treatment—before it’s too late. Check this blog for details on how to avoid bringing home bed bugs from a garage sale.

Within buildings

Inside buildings, bed bugs can travel a surprising distance. In a family home, this could mean that bed bugs are traveling from room to room; in an apartment complex, they could even migrate into your home via cracks in the walls and ceilings, as well as pipes and cables—and via the floor, too.

How do I get rid of bed bugs?

The great news is that bed bugs are treatable, and it doesn’t need to break the bank or introduce toxic chemicals into your home. Our Natural Bed Bug Patrol Killer Spray provides an all-natural solution to infestations of bed bugs, as well as fleas, spiders, and other common indoor bugs. If you are on the road, we also have Bed Bug Blasting Travel Spray, which comes in a handy TSA-approved travel-sized bottle.

Our natural, plant-based Bed Bug Patrol Killer Spray provides an all-natural solution to infestations of bed bugs, as well as fleas, spiders, and other common indoor bugs. Our 100% natural solution is made in the USA. It relies on the power of natural ingredients like citric acid, clove oil, and peppermint oil to naturally deter these bugs from living in your furnishings and upholstery. Just spray our solution on affected surfaces twice per day, and it will get to work on exterminating your bed bugs and preventing their return. To keep you safe from bed bugs on your travels, arm yourself with our Bed Bug Blasting Travel Spray, which comes in a handy, TSA-approved travel-size bottle for your convenience.