Can bed bugs live in wood furniture?

I’ve noticed bites, and recently brought some second-hand furniture into my room - can bed bugs live on a wooden bed frame or dresser?

Yes, bed bugs can live in wooden furniture. They don’t feed on wood, but the cracks, joints, and screw holes in bed frames, dressers, and nightstands give them the perfect spots to hide and hitch a ride into your living space. Bed bugs can also hide in fabric and leather couches, slipping into seams and folds.

Sealing cracks in furniture or replacing old items may reduce hiding spots and the chances of bed bugs entering your property, but that won’t eliminate an infestation if some of these tiny pests have snuck in. It’s essential to thoroughly check any second-hand furniture for any signs of bed bugs before bringing it inside.

Bed bugs spread quickly and are tough to control without help. If you are c concerned you may have bed bugs it’s best to contact our bed bug control service. Our technicians can inspect your furniture, find where the bed bugs are hiding, and help protect your home.