You know what’s worse than finding bed bugs in your bed? Finding out they may be crawling around in your carpet. Most folks think these pests only hide in mattresses or box springs, but that’s just the beginning.
Bed bugs are resourceful, and if they’re not dealt with quickly, a small issue can turn into a full-blown bed bug infestation before you know it.
Key Takeaways
• Bed bugs can hide in carpets when their usual spots, like beds and furniture, are already overcrowded or treated.
• Carpet areas become hiding spots when people or pets spend time lying or sitting close to the floor.
• Home methods like vacuuming or using powders help a little but won’t fully fix a bed bug infestation.
• Pest control services can treat every hiding spot and offer fast service, follow-ups, and a free quote.
Do Bed Bugs Hide in Carpet?
Yes, bed bugs can live in your carpet, but they’d rather be closer to their food source.
While they prefer crevices in bed frames, couches, and mattresses, they will use carpet fibers as a hiding place, especially if the infestation is spreading or you’ve recently tried to disturb their main nesting area.
But don’t panic just yet.
Let’s look at why they might end up in your carpet.
Carpets Offer Enough Shelter to Get By
Your carpet isn’t just soft under your feet, it’s full of potential hiding spots for critters like bed bugs. These pests, including their larvae and nymphs, can nestle between carpet fibers and especially along baseboards or corners where the vacuum cleaner doesn’t always reach.
If a bed bug problem is already underway, you might even find bed bug eggs or live bed bugs in the carpeted edges of a room.
Bed Bugs Are Drawn to the Nearest Food Source
In pest control terms, you are the food source. That’s why bed bugs typically stick close to beds and furniture. But if you’ve been laying on a carpeted floor watching TV, or if your pet naps on the rug, that carpet can become a secondary hotspot.
They only need to travel a few feet at night to find a warm-blooded meal. So yes, if your lifestyle brings you close to the floor, don’t be surprised if the bugs follow.
What to Do If Bed Bugs Are in the Carpet
Once bed bugs get into your carpet, there are a few ways you can start tackling the problem.
Incorporate DIY Carpet Cleaning
Many homeowners think a regular vacuum or steam cleaning will solve the issue. While steamers that reach high heat can kill bed bugs on contact, most household vacuums just aren’t built for the job.
Eggs and nymphs can stay hidden deep in the fibers, and if you don’t empty your vacuum bag properly, you might just spread them around the house.
DIY methods have their place, but they’re rarely enough for a true bed bug treatment.
Try Diatomaceous Earth
A lot of folks turn to diatomaceous earth when looking up how to get rid of bed bugs naturally. This fine powder can damage the exoskeleton of bed bugs and other critters.
Sprinkling it along baseboards and carpets might kill them over time, but don’t rely on this method alone, especially for a growing infestation.
It’s a tool, not a complete solution.
Know What You’re Dealing With
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is misidentifying pests.
For example, bed bug bites can look a lot like flea bites, but they usually appear in straight lines across the trunk or arms. Meanwhile, carpet beetles or caterpillars may also be crawling in your carpet, but they won’t bite.
Watch for signs of bed bugs like dark spots on fabric, molted skins, and eggshells near sleeping areas. A professional pest control company can help with proper identification.
Stop the Spread With Professional Help
If you’ve noticed signs of bed bugs around your home, or even just suspect them, don’t wait. Bed bugs lay eggs quickly and spread faster than you think.
At LaJaunie’s Pest Control, we take bed bug control seriously because we know how overwhelming it can feel. Our bed bug exterminator team is trained to treat every hiding spot, from bed frames and box springs to carpeted corners and cracks in the walls.
We use a mix of professional carpet treatments, including liquid applications, dusting, and heat treatment methods designed to kill bed bugs at all life stages, including the larval stage and eggs.
If you’re seeing signs of bed bugs, don’t wait. Call us today. We’re here to inspect, treat, and make sure they’re gone for good, starting with a free quote.
