Does Bed Bugs Jump?
WouterIf you’ve ever wondered if bedbugs can jump, the answer is no. Although they do look like they have wings, bedbugs cannot fly or jump. They can only move from one place to another by crawling. They also lack long legs to jump. Instead, they rely on vibrations from nearby objects to move from one spot to another.
Unlike fleas, bedbugs cannot jump from person to person. They are attracted to warmth and blood, so they stay close to their hosts. If you have an infestation of bedbugs in your home, you’ll have to get rid of them professionally. Using do-it-yourself treatments is not very effective and may even make the problem worse.
Bedbugs are not able to jump, but they can move quite fast from place to place. They use the heat sources that they find near their host to find a warm place to eat. This will not deter them, and even cleaning your house won’t make a difference. Bedbugs will infest urban and hotel environments.
It’s also possible that a bedbug can jump, but it’s unlikely that you’ll see it in your own bed. The most likely way to spot a bedbug infestation is to check your mattresses for signs of springtails. These creatures hang out in beds and couches and often feed from these. They also spend time on carpets and couches, and even in bags.
