There are few pests as annoying as bed bugs. They attack you while you're sleeping, and it's not fun waking up with itchy legs and red spots on your sheets. That said, you might be wondering how they make it into your home. Before you hire anyone to do bed bug exterminations, it's a good idea to know why this happens.

You Went Travelling

You might have to travel for work. That means you need to lay your head down every night at a hotel or motel. The problem is, according to One Desk, 80% of motels and hotels had bed bugs over the course of the past year. That means that the little bugs can hitch a ride home with you.

How do they do that? They can jump on anything ranging from the clothes you wear to the airport to your luggage. Then they will invade your home.

You Brought Something in From the Street

Did you find a sweet-looking sofa sitting on the curb? As tempting as it might be to get a free piece of furniture, those bed bugs can make their way on them. Then you're giving them a free ride to your place, where they'll set up residence. It's better to get the furniture from the stores. Otherwise, you'll be having bed bug exterminations done to take care of them.

Other Inhabitants Brought Them to a Communal Space

While this applies to a lot of living conditions, we see this issue a lot at colleges. As you know, colleges are institutes of higher learning that can provide life-changing experiences. That said, many college dorms are, unfortunately, home to a lot of bed bugs. That's because there are a lot of people living in them, and some of them are bound to inadvertently bring them along as unwanted roommates. Then, when your kid comes home, they can bring them with them, too.

The best thing you can do is be aware of what bed bug bites look like and what the eggs look like. Look at the crannies in your bed. Once you're sure you have them, contact professionals, and wash and dry everything on high. The heat will kill them.

Once you know the causes, you'll be much more vigilant. That will make life easier for you and your family. Then you can sleep better. Do you need bed bug exterminations done for your home or commercial property? We're experts at getting these pests out of your home so that you can get a good night's sleep. Contact the Premier Pest Control team today to learn more.