There is widespread speculation that wood is a hiding place for bed bugs. Since many infestations occur in wooden furniture, this is a significant concern. There’s also the question of whether or not bed bugs have a preference for hiding in one material over another.
Bed bug infestations are often unaffected by the material of your home’s furnishings. Bed bugs will hide almost anywhere that is close enough to their host. They won’t leave a confined area where they can continue to draw blood from you on a frequent basis.
Basically, if you discover bed bugs on your hardwood furniture, you should also be on the lookout for them everywhere in your house. Bed bugs will take up residence in close proximity to you if given the chance to hide in a dimly lit, confined area.
Is Bed Bug Infestation More Common in Wood Furniture Than Other Materials?
This is a really good question, and the short answer is no. Bed bugs will hide in your furniture regardless of its material, particularly if it has gaps and crevices. It’s not necessary to immediately replace all your hardwood furniture with metal pieces. Bed bugs will have a harder time reaching you if the surface is smooth. Metal legs and posts come in a variety of finishes. Usually, they’ll have grooves that make it easy for those pesky insects to crawl up and get to you. Whether you have metal or wooden furniture at home, it is vital to know how to protect yourself against bed bugs.
However, a distinct situation is presented when wooden furniture that has been previously owned is brought into the house. There is a good probability that it is infected, and as a result, you are unwittingly inviting bed bugs into your house whether you purchased it from a garage sale or obtained it because the previous owner left it out for you to find. This might lead to an infestation, and bed bugs could spread throughout your house without you even being aware of it.
How to Prevent Bed Bugs in Wooden Furniture
Bed bugs will seek refuge in wood if given the chance, so rendering all of your wooden belongings uninhabitable is one method to prevent them from doing so. Some fundamentals to keep in mind are as follows.
All new and used furniture must be inspected – One approach to determine whether the wooden furniture in your house is contaminated with bed bugs is to visually check each piece. Whether you’re bringing in brand-new or used pieces, this rule applies. Before putting it into your house, you should give it a thorough examination to make sure that nothing has been missed.
Think about caulking – Small gaps in wooden furniture should be filled if you’re concerned about bed bugs lurking in them. You may seal up all the cracks and crevices where bed bugs might hide and multiply by caulking them shut, much as you would to keep bugs out of your house.
How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs On Wooden Furniture
Bed bugs can be removed from wooden furniture by determining where they are hiding and using the following remedies. The first step is to determine where the bed bugs are hiding.
- Steam Treatment – Steamers are used to provide the necessary heat to kill both adult bed bugs and their eggs. Steam is effective against bed bugs up to 3/4 inches through fabric surfaces, making it ideal for situations where the insects are close to the surface. It can also be used to eliminate bed bugs from crevices and cracks up to 2-3/8 inches in width.
- Heat treatment – is the process of raising the temperature of a house to a degree where bed bugs will die. Professionals will strategically position heaters to raise the temperature to between 135 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Fans can be placed to circulate the heated air, and a room must be treated as a whole to get rid of bed bugs using heat.
- Bed bug spray – Our solution uses a naturally occurring fungal disease to eradicate bed bugs in an organic manner. It contains millions of microscopic organisms that bed bugs encounter and disseminate throughout their nests. These spores are ingested and germinate within three to seven days, causing the host to close down completely from the inside out.
What Should You Do if You Suspect Bed Bugs?
It’s not a good idea to use do-it-yourself techniques to get rid of bed bugs since they are prolific breeders, great hiders, and may survive for about a year as adults.
If you think you have bed bugs contact ECO Bed Bug at 202-709-7490. ECO will collaborate to create a solution that is tailored to your requirements.
