Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? And What Attracts Them?

Bed bugs are a common household pest that has been causing headaches for homeowners and travelers for centuries.

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What are Bed Bugs?

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Where Did Bed Bugs Originate From?

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Where Did Bed Bugs Come From to the United States

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How Do Bed Bugs Enter Homes?

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Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? (3 Common Causes)

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Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? And What Attracts Them?

Bed bugs are a common household pest that has been causing headaches for homeowners and travelers for centuries.

What are Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs are small, flat, reddish-brown insects without wings that are about a 1/4 inch long before they feed which is approximately the size and shape of a small apple seed.

Where Did Bed Bugs Originate From?

For thousands of years, humans have battled the pests that we now call bed bugs. Most researchers agree that bats in the Middle East are responsible for introducing bed bugs to humans.

Where Did Bed Bugs Come From to the United States

As we mentioned above, bed bugs were first brought into America unknowingly by European settlers. Soon, it started becoming enough of a problem that warranted some work, and fast.

How Do Bed Bugs Enter Homes?

First things first, bed bugs are not a sign of poor sanitation. In fact, they can infect any home or business, regardless of how clean it is.

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? (3 Common Causes)

Bed bugs come from a variety of sources. Let’s look at each of them in more detail:

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