Bed bugs can get into a car on clothes, bags, or used furniture you haul home. But for most people, a car isn’t where a bed bug problem takes hold.
Why cars aren’t a great home for bed bugs
- Temperatures swing. A parked car gets very hot in an Oklahoma summer and cold in winter. Bed bugs prefer the steady temperature inside a house.
- It’s often bright. Bed bugs come out to feed in the dark and hide from light.
- People don’t stay long enough. Bed bugs feed when a person sits still for a long time. Most car trips are too short for them to feel safe coming out to feed.
When you should worry
If you drive for hours at a time, drive at night, or sleep in your vehicle, bed bugs have more of a chance to feed and settle in. Rideshare drivers, truckers, and anyone who moves furniture often should check their vehicles regularly.
Where to check
- Seat seams and the gaps between seats
- Under the seats and floor mats
- Car seats for kids, including the straps and padding
- The trunk, especially after hauling furniture or luggage
Why treating a car takes a specialist
A car has hundreds of small gaps, seams, and spaces behind panels where bed bugs can hide. Vacuuming helps, but it won’t reach all of them, and many store products aren’t safe to use inside a closed vehicle. A bed bug specialist knows where to look and how to treat it safely.
If bed bugs are in your car, they may be in your home too. Check the places listed in Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?
Think bed bugs are in your car or home? Call Tulsa Bed Bug Specialist. Inspections are $49–$99, depending on home size and location.
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