What Science Says

Bed bugs are not attracted to screens or the act of using your phone. They are drawn to warmth, carbon dioxide, and the presence of humans-especially when you’re resting or sleeping.

While bed bugs can occasionally hide in electronics, especially in severe infestations, it’s not their preferred habitat. They would much rather nest in mattresses, sofas, or clothes where they have easy access to a food source (you).

The warmth from devices like laptops or phones can make them a temporary hiding spot, but this is rare and usually only happens if the infestation is already significant.

How Bed Bugs Really Spread?

Bed bugs move to electronics if those devices are left on beds or sofas that are already infested.

They can also hitch a ride if you bring infested second-hand electronics into your home.

Using your phone in bed doesn’t cause an infestation to grow, but if your bed already has bed bugs, they might crawl onto your device simply because it’s nearby.

Prevention Tips

Keep electronics off beds and sofas, especially if you suspect an infestation.

Regularly inspect and clean your devices, focusing on ports and vents.

Address any signs of bed bugs in your sleeping area promptly to prevent them from spreading to other places, including electronics.

Bottom Line: Continuous mobile screen time does not cause bed bug infestations to grow. Bed bugs are after you, not your phone. Electronics may become hiding spots only in severe infestations or if left on infested surfaces.

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