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Most people seem to have a favorite season, and I would bet summer is the most popular choice. What’s not to like? Warm weather, summer vacations, Fourth of July fireworks and grilling on the weekends. Sounds great to me!
But if you dislike pests the way I do, you may be a fan of winter instead. You see, most pest problems dwindle down during this time of year. Pests get cold, too, and they would rather spend the winter hiding out instead of invading your home.
Unfortunately, there’s one pest problem that might actually increase during the wintertime; bed bugs.
Beds bugs aren’t more common – you’re just more likely to encounter them
Unlike most pests, which come directly into your home from the great outdoors, bed bugs are usually carried in by someone via personal belongings. Bed bugs like to hide and will also move around the home, so there’s a good chance they’ll eventually hitch a ride out on a purse or winter coat.
Once they’re out in the world, the bed bugs can easily transfer to someone else’s personal items. For instance, if a bed bug carrier sets their purse down on a park bench and you sit down next to it, a bed bug could end up jumping from that purse to your own purse or backpack. And once you take that item home, you’ve now introduced bed bugs to your house.
So why is that worse in the winter?
Well, as I mentioned above, bed bugs transfer via personal belongings, especially if they’re made of a soft material. Therefore, think of all the cotton, fleece and wool winter coats that could make great transport vehicles for bed bugs.
On top of that, the winter is also a time for serious shopping and family gatherings (Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas). That means many different folks interacting with one another, often in public places. And when you encounter so many different people, the chances of running into someone with bed bugs increases. So may the odds be ever in your favor out there.
