Bed bugs do not fly since they do not have wings. They are able to crawl and move short distances within an infected area, and slowly spread to other rooms in the home or business. Another way bed bugs move around is by finding their way into purses, backpacks, suitcases, briefcases, clothing, and jackets.
How long before I know if I brought bed bugs home?
The nymphs can reach adulthood in as little as 21 days under favorable conditions of temperatures between 70-80ºF (21-27ºC) and constant access to a blood meal, but it more realistically takes around 5 weeks to reach maturity, and this is when you're likely to see the infestation start to show.
How likely is it that I brought bed bugs home?
Even if a single bed bug crawled into your luggage, chances are nothing would come of it. However if several bugs or a pregnant female bed bug found her way to your home, you could have a problem in a few weeks.14 ago 2015