There’s a new apartment we want to get. The previous owners left about 2 weeks ago because the bed bugs gave them rashes. There is no furniture left, the apartment is now completely empty, save the fridge and stove. The landlord’s wife cleaned it out, repainted it, if that makes a difference. It’s been empty for about 2 weeks. The previous owner had professionals try to exterminate them, twice, and it didn’t make a difference. Do bed bugs leave if they have no food or humans to feed on? Will there be any bed bugs left, is it safe to move into that apartment? All answers greatly appreciated.
By the way there’s no carpet, it’s all wood flooring.
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Right now I’m going through that. A friend of my mom’s left a couch that contained bedbugs. She moved from apartment to apartment every few months. So she must’ve lived in an infested one and brought them with her. The couch was right outside my bedroom so of course my room is their new home. They are not fun and they are extremely hard to get rid of. This will be the second time I had to call the exterminator. I wouldn’t be surprised if I get another visit from them. They can hide just about anywhere. Cracks, bed frames, tvs,under flaps of loose wallpaper,carpet even in the fridge and stove. They can go a year without eating. No wonder the previous owner couldn’t take it anymore and finally left. It can get frustrating. In 3 months you can get over 200 bites. So far I’ve had 40-50 and it’s been about 2 months. They are probably still in that apartment and waiting for the next person to come in and feed on. It’s not worth it. If you move in there, they can get into your stuff and when you move out you could bring them along with you. Too risky! Don’t do it!!! I’ve been sleeping like a cocoon lately. In a sleeping bag and a thin blanket over my face tucked tightly.