Question by lisa:
can i get bed bugs if i was in the room for 10 seconds?
if i went in a room for 10 sec that possibly had bed bugs can i get bed bugs for being in the room for only 10 secs? im freaking out and was in there for seconds and cant find f you can get it for being in a room for only a couple of seconds.
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Answer by smm6196
You will only get bed bugs if you were in the bed for a period of time. You would feel them too, it kinda hurts.
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No, the maximum is 20min of sitting down in the room thats been infested. Just to be safe, clean the soles of your shoes
Bed bugs usually dwell in mattresses, furniture, walls and paper products. I don’t think it’s likely that you would have them, but if you’re paranoid about it, wash your clothes in the hot cycle of the washer and dry on hot. That will kill anything that may have gotten on you. They are usually deeply rooted in furniture, so chances of you having them are slim.
No, you would have to spend some time in the room. The important thing to remember is not to set any clothing or luggage on the floors or beds. The insects typically hide during the day and feed on the sleeping person at night.
The odds are pretty low, particularly if you didn’t sit on any chairs. Bed bugs cannot fly or jump. The only way for them to hitch a ride would be for you to sit in an area that is infested. Inspect your shoes.