Bed Bugs in Second-Hand Furniture

Second-hand furniture is a genuinely common source of bed bug infestations, but a careful check before bringing items home helps avoid it.

What to Check Before Buying

• Seams and piping on upholstered items
• Joints and screw holes on wooden furniture
• Any small dark spots or shed skins
• Cushions and removable covers underneath

Higher-Risk Items

Mattresses, sofas and upholstered chairs carry the highest risk, since they offer the most hiding spots and are the items bed bugs are most likely to already be living in.

If You've Already Brought Something Home

Isolate the item where possible and have it inspected before it's used, rather than risking it introducing bed bugs to the rest of the property.

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