Top Bed Bug Hiding Spots You NEED to Check! (Updated 2025)
Where do bed bugs hide? Discover the top hiding spots in your home and how to eliminate them before they spread!
Bed bugs are experts at staying hidden, making infestations hard to detect until it's too late. If you’re dealing with bites or suspect an infestation, check these common hiding spots immediately!
1. Mattress & Box Spring
???? Check seams, folds, and under mattress tags—bed bugs love cozy crevices near their food source.
2. Bed Frame & Headboard
???? Look in cracks, joints, and screw holes where bed bugs squeeze in unnoticed.
3. Furniture & Upholstery
???? Inspect sofas, chairs, and cushions—especially in crevices and under fabric seams.
4. Electrical Outlets & Wall Cracks
???? Bed bugs can slip into tiny gaps behind switch plates, baseboards, and wallpaper.
5. Carpets & Rugs
???? Look along carpet edges, under rugs, and between floorboards where they can burrow.
6. Clothing & Luggage
???? Bed bugs hitchhike! Check folded clothes, suitcases, and laundry piles—especially after travel.
7. Curtains & Wall Hangings
???? Inspect folds, pleats, and behind picture frames for hidden pests.
How to Prevent & Eliminate Bed Bugs
✅ Wash bedding & clothes in hot water
✅ Vacuum regularly & dispose of the vacuum bag immediately
✅ Use protective mattress covers
✅ Seek professional extermination for severe infestations
Think you’ve spotted bed bugs? Act fast before they spread!
