By: centraljersey.com
Bed bugs were once a common public health pest problem worldwide that declined in incidence through the mid- 1900’s. Recently bed bugs have undergone a dramatic resurgence and there are worldwide reports of increasing numbers of infestations. Bed bugs are great travelers; they are readily transported via luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture.
Where do bed bugs hide? Examine rooms thoroughly, moving in a logical pattern, using a flashlight to inspect dark or shadowed areas. Bed bugs can hide in: seams, creases, tufts and folds of the mattress and box springcracks in the bed frame and head board, underneath chairs, couches, beds and dustcovers, between the cushions of upholstered furniture, underneath area rugs and the edges of carpets, between the folds of drapery or curtains, in the drawers of night stands or dressers, behind the baseboards and electric switch plates around door and window casings, under loose wallpaper, paintings, posters, in cracks in the plaster, in piles of books, papers, boxes, and other clutter near sleeping areas.

