Bed bugs thrive in warm environments. This is why your bed and mattress are always contaminated. Metal frames are often black, making them ideal hiding spots for these insects. As per the Journal of Medical Entomology, bed bugs are drawn towards dark colors as it allows them to remain undetected by humans. The dark color of metal makes it easy for bed bugs to hide on it. But it’s even tougher for these bugs to find a better place to hide. Metal is a highly resilient substance. It does not develop cracks and holes due to moisture and aging, unlike wooden bedding. Bed bugs are limited to hiding in pre-existing holes and gaps.
Moreover, utilizing a waterbed or any other kind of mattress over your metal frame provides additional hiding spots for these bugs. Bed bugs are unable to burrow into any surface, so they must conceal themselves on the exterior surfaces of the bed. As they reach the outer surface, they become noticeable and are ultimately eliminated by the host. Bed bugs are capable of walking on metal, although it presents more of a challenge for them compared to other surfaces. Although appearing smooth to the naked eye, man-made metal surfaces actually possess microscopic imperfections. Bed bugs can easily cling onto these small crevices and irregularities.
If the metal is in a vertical position, it might be too slick for them to climb on. They wouldn’t give up easily and would persist in their attempts to contact you. In due course, they would relinquish their attempts and seek out an alternative surface to ascend, such as a vertical barrier. A polished and smooth metal surface would pose a challenge for climbers. They will only have a chance if the metal is rough and pitted, or at least textured. It is important not to assume that your bed is safe from pests simply because they may have difficulty climbing up metal surfaces. To effectively eliminate bed bugs, prompt action and proper pest control techniques are crucial.
Can Bed Bugs Lay Eggs On Metal Surfaces?
Bed bugs secrete a unique liquid that aids in the attachment of their eggs to any surface. Once their eggs are completely glued to a surface, this glue can coat them and evaporate. Bed bugs have the ability to deposit their eggs on rough metal surfaces. They usually lay their eggs on concealed surfaces like mattresses, corners, and metal fasteners.
Bed bugs may infest metal furniture in the same way that they can infest other kinds of furniture. Bed bugs may thrive in any kind of furniture as long as there are cracks in which to hide.
Can Bed Bugs Live In Other Metal Furniture?
Metal drawers are widely utilized in workplaces, and bed bugs are now being found there as well. If you use metal drawers there is a good chance that these bugs will crawl and make their way inside these drawers. Female bed bugs look for areas to deposit their eggs after mating. To prevent the eggs from being disturbed, she always chooses a location that is not visible to people. And drawers are great locations for these bugs to deposit their eggs. Bed bugs are most often seen on the bottoms and edges of metal drawers.
Need Help Removing Bed Bugs?
If you think you have bed bugs or are interested in a home heat treatment, contact ECO Bed Bug at (410) 929-3420. ECO will create a focused, personalized plan to get rid of all bed bugs—eggs, visible ones, and any that might be hiding—after conducting a comprehensive inspection.
