How High Do Bed Bugs Jump?
WouterBed bugs are not known to jump but they are known to crawl rapidly. Some people may mistake tiny jumping bugs in their beds for bed bugs but they are likely fleas. Bedbugs can cover 16 feet in just five minutes, making their travel ability even greater at night. To reach your mattress, they must crawl up the legs of the bed frame and the bedding and linens.
If you are concerned about bedbugs, you should vacuum your mattress regularly. Bugs can also live in floor crevices around electrical outlets. Since bedbugs lack hind legs, they cannot jump very far. Hence, a regular vacuuming will help you catch the bugs before they bite you.
Bedbugs cannot jump, but they can climb walls and furniture. If you think you have a bedbug infestation, contact a professional pest control company to inspect your home. You can try DIY methods, but these often fail. In addition to these, it is not always safe to try to eliminate the bugs on your own. Professionals will be able to properly identify the problem and take steps to eradicate it. If you think you have bed bugs, call a pest control company as soon as possible.
If you do not want to do a full blown chemical treatment, you can use CO2 bicycle pumps or a Gallo gun to disperse the carbon dioxide. These can be bought at professional plumbing supply stores. CO2 cartridge bicycle pumps are also available at many bicycle retailers.
