16 Common Household Pests and How to Get Rid of 'Em
2. Bed Bugs What They Look Like: Flat oval body with six legs, about the size of an apple seed that can be either brown or reddish brown. Typical ‘Hood: Can be found around the world, but recent outbreaks have centered in the United States, Canada, the UK, and other parts of Europe. Bed bugs are found in environments where many people cycle through on a given day—this includes apartments, hostels and hotels, trains, buses, and dorm rooms. Some theorists suggest that recent bed bug outbreaks are due to an increase in international travel, since the bugs can easily hide in luggage, bags, clothing, or bedding. Home Headquarters: Unsurprisingly, these pests love to hang out in and around the bed. Bed bugs’ small, flat bodies allow them to hide quite easily in seams of mattresses, bed frames, headboards, other bedroom furniture, behind wallpaper, in clothing, or any other household clutter. Fave Snacks: Blood. Bed bugs can live for up to a year in between “meals.” Danger Zone: Bed b...