Where do bed bugs hide besides the bed?
Couches and recliners, nightstands, baseboards, behind outlet covers and picture frames, inside clutter, and in luggage. They stay close to where people sleep or sit.
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Couches and recliners, nightstands, baseboards, behind outlet covers and picture frames, inside clutter, and in luggage. They stay close to where people sleep or sit.
What to know
- Couch seams and cushions.
- Cracks in furniture and baseboards.
- Behind loose wallpaper and frames.
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