Bed bugs are one of the nastiest, most pervasive pests you’re ever likely to encounter. To begin with, bed bugs are extremely irritating. If you have these insects, you’ll be covered in bites in no time at all. Not only that, they are also extraordinarily difficult to get rid of. This is mostly because of their small size and the fact that they can slip into the smallest crevice imaginable.

Of course, bed bugs are attracted to bedding. They infest sheets, pillows, duvets, blankets, and anything else that is on your bed. They will also crawl into the pillows. But, do bed bugs infest only your bed, or can they be found in other places too? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Bed bugs can be found anywhere and everywhere. For example, here are some of the places – besides your bed – where you might find bed bugs.

Watch out! Bed bugs infest these places as well

Did you know that bed bugs infest toys? Most people don’t realise this. If you have children, then pay attention to the possible signs of bed bugs in their playthings. Kids can easily bring home bed bugs from school and sleepovers. These insects love hiding in toys the have cracks and crevices into which they can climb. They also target soft toys such as teddy bears and cloth books.

Speaking of books, also bed bugs love crawling into the spines of regular books and beneath dust jackets. In fact, did you know that more and more sightings of bed bugs are now occurring in libraries? Whether you are homeowner or live in student digs, if you have shelves full of books, then you may find bed bugs in or lurking behind these books.

Something else to watch out for is furniture

Bed bugs aren’t picky at all. They will happily make their homes in a variety of furniture types. This is why you should be cautious when bringing second-hand items into your home. Two of the biggest things to watch out for are bedside tables, electric sockets, bedside lamps and headboards. Bed bugs also have a tendency to infest soft furniture like sofas and chairs.

So, if you have these pests, then what can you do about them? The first line of defence is cleaning your home. Clean your home from top to bottom. Wash all bedding and leave your mattress outside in the sun. Vacuum the entire home thoroughly, especially the area around your bed. Check areas like bedside tables and behind headboards. Also seal up all cracks and crevices around your bed. If none of this helps, then call in a professional London bed bug specialist like Diamond. We can remove bed bugs using advanced methods, and are on hand 24/7 to answer your bed bug related questions.