Bedbugs FAQ's
Can bed bugs live outside?
Last Updated: December 11, 2025Bed bugs are adapted to indoor environments and do not survive well outdoors for long. They may be carried outside on items or clothing, but they typically die off without a human host and sheltered conditions.
Can bed bugs transmit blood‚Äëborne illnesses?
Last Updated: December 11, 2025Bed bugs are not currently considered major disease vectors like mosquitoes or ticks. There is limited research suggesting they could potentially carry some pathogens, but they are not known to commonly transmit blood‚Äëborne diseases to people.
How long can bed bugs go without food?
Last Updated: December 11, 2025Adult bed bugs can survive for several months without feeding, and under ideal conditions they may last close to a year. Younger stages survive for shorter periods but can still go weeks or months without a blood meal, which is why thorough, professional treatment is so important.
What do bed bug bites look like?
Last Updated: December 11, 2025Bed bug bites usually show up as small, red, itchy welts, often in clusters or lines on exposed skin. Reactions vary from person to person and may range from mild redness to more pronounced swelling or irritation.