How do you draw out bed bugs?

I think bed bugs might be hiding in my bedroom. Is there any safe way to draw them out so I can confirm they’re there?

Trying to draw bed bugs out of hiding can be frustrating, since they hide in tight cracks during the day. There’s no reliable way to lure out bed bugs, but there are a few signs that can help you figure out what’s going on.

Bed bugs usually stay close to where people sleep. They come out at night and move toward body heat and the carbon dioxide people breathe out. That means they tend to show up on sheets, mattress seams, and the edges of bed frames. During the day, check for small dark spots on fabric, shed skins, or tiny eggs tucked along seams. 

DIY tricks to force them out rarely work for long and can spread the problem. Any method that tries to lure bed bugs out often disturbs them instead of helping, and it won’t address the main source of the infestation. For long-term protection, it’s best to bring in bed bug control professionals.