Do Bed Bugs Jump From One Person to Another?
WouterMany people have wondered, “Do bed bugs jump from one person to another?” One answer is that they don’t have a preference for a particular area of the body. However, they are more likely to be found in crowded areas, like nursing homes, hospitals, and schools. They can easily sneak through cracks, crevices, and openings in wall voids and floors.
One possible reason why they can’t jump from person to person is because they lay their eggs on something close by. Once the eggs hatch, the bed bugs will move to another close object, like a quilt. However, they have also been known to bite people while they are sleeping. This makes it difficult to detect their presence while sleeping.
Although it’s not known if bedbugs jump from person to person, they can spread to other people by hitchhiking. These tiny bugs can attach themselves to your clothing and backpacks, as well as your hair. These bugs can then move to other areas of your house or even other rooms.
Bedbugs tend to feed at night, but if they are hungry, they can feed during the day. Their bites are not painful and take about three to 10 minutes. The bugs then crawl to a secluded location to digest their meal.
