You’ve heard about them and have always dreaded the day that you’re greeted by them, but what are bed bugs? At Clever Solutions, we are here to help educate you on what bed bugs are, how they find their way into your home, and how you can prevent them from getting in your home in the first place.

Simply put, bed bugs are insects that feed on human blood, usually at night. Creepy, right? They most likely got their name from their tendency to take refuge in beds and feeding while people sleep. We apologize for the goosebumps you are probably feeling right now. Rest assured, human blood isn’t the only thing that bed bugs feed on, they also seek nutrients from many different warm-blooded animals, including birds and other poultry.

While they are called bed bugs, they don’t just live in beds. They are typically found in virtually any place that people tend to gather, including homes, schools, offices, stores, hotels, and even public transportation.

Now, you might be wondering how they get into these places, right? Bed bugs are known as master hitch-hikers, meaning they can travel long distances by latching onto clothing, linens, and even suitcases to get to their next destination.