Bed bugs are small, nocturnal bloodsucking parasites that thrive in a variety of environments and pose challenges to homeowners and renters alike. Despite common misconceptions, bed bugs are not drawn to dirty environments. Instead, their primary attraction is human blood.
This dependency on blood meals for survival means they are not deterred by the conditions of a home. They are adept at hitchhiking from one location to another, making no environment immune to their presence.
Primary Attractants
Bed bugs are attracted to warmth, carbon dioxide (CO2), and human body odors. They can detect body heat from up to 3 feet away and are most active between midnight and early morning when humans are asleep and exhaling more CO2.
