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4 Surprising Things That Attract Bed Bugs to You
Our Reporter
Jun 25, 2025
When most people think of bed bugs, they imagine dirty hotel rooms or neglected mattresses. But here's the shocker, bed bugs don't actually care whether your home is spotless or messy. In fact, some of the cleanest homes attract them the most.
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Scientists say these tiny pests are drawn by far more subtle signals, things we do naturally every day without realizing it. From body heat to scent, there are unexpected reasons bed bugs find humans irresistible.
Here are four surprising things that make bed bugs choose you as their next stop, and what you can do about it.
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