Can bed bugs travel through walls?

I’ve seen a bedbug on the wall and am worried. Can they move through walls into other rooms?

Bed bugs don’t just stay on beds. These pests can crawl along floors, ceilings, and walls, and sometimes move from one room to another through cracks, outlets, or gaps around pipes. While not their main hiding spot, bed bugs in walls can seek shelter in the cracks and gaps - especially in apartments or multi-family housing where units share plumbing and electrical systems.

Although they don’t build nests, bed bugs can live temporarily inside walls if the space shelters them while they wait to seek out their next blood meal. This can allow them to travel between rooms or even spread to neighboring units. If you are concerned about bed bugs in your property, it’s important to check behind any peeling wallpaper, cracks or holes in walls, and around electrical outlets.

Managing bed bugs on your own can be frustrating, as this tiny pest is notoriously tricky to eliminate. Vacuuming and sealing cracks may help reduce activity, but DIY steps rarely address the root of the problem. 

For long-term protection and to identify where they’re hiding, it’s best to call our technicians, who can inspect your home and implement a treatment plan. Discover more with our comprehensive bed bug control service.