How Do Bed Bugs Come Out in the Winter?

The cold weather can cause bed bugs to go into a hibernation state. When the temperatures rise above freezing, they’ll be more likely to come out of their dormant state. The cold weather also makes them less likely to hitch a ride on people. So, the best way to avoid an infestation this winter is to make sure you keep a log of any activity.

Winter is the best time to get rid of bed bugs, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up your bed for the rest of the year. The cold temperatures can help kill some bugs, but bedbugs are incredibly resilient and have developed strategies to deal with the cold weather. No matter what season you’re living in, Ehrlich Pest Control Technicians can help you fight these pesky pests.

The cold temperatures can also cause bed bugs to go into diapause, a state where they conserve energy and stop feeding. This prevents them from reproducing. The good news is that they don’t typically need to go into diapause since they feed on warm-blooded hosts.

Since the winter is the best time for bedbugs to emerge, it’s vital to keep the bed in the same room as possible, so they don’t spread to other rooms in the house. Even if you’re tempted to pack up and spend the winter elsewhere, these insects can quickly spread to the next room, where they can search for a new meal. If you catch any bedbugs, keep them in a container for future identification. Place them in a plastic pill bottle or a zipper-lock bag filled with rubbing alcohol and taped to a sheet of white paper.

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