One of the worst things to find in your apartment are bed bugs. These bugs are disgusting and no one wants to worry about them being there and having to try and get rid of them. Understanding what attracts these bed bugs into the apartment and how to get rid of them will make a big difference. There is a big cultural stigma that surrounds these infestations. Many people believe that they are caused by general uncleanliness or a lack of hygiene.

However, bed bugs can infest even the cleanest of homes as well. In a home with more clutter, you may be able to find the bed bugs faster than before because they have more hiding spots, which makes it hard to notice they are there because they can grow and reproduce without any notice at all. However, this clutter is not going to invite the bed bugs to the area in the first place.

There are a few things that will encourage the bed bugs to come into your home. Some of these include:

# Carbon dioxide: Every exhale is going to produce some carbon dioxide that you need to worry about. When you are sleeping, you are more likely to take slower and deeper breaths. This is going to produce a steady source of the carbon dioxide that the bugs need.

# Blood: We all have some and the bed bugs are going to enjoy feeding on it and making their lunch.

# Warmth: Or bodies are often going to be warmer than the environment. At night, our bodies are going to provide a lot of warmth that the bed bugs are going to enjoy. This can be even more prevalent in the winter when the temperatures start to go down as well.

As you can see, just the fact that you are alive and a human will do some wonders for bringing in the bed bugs and making them want to move right in. Recognizing some of the signs will help you know when they are around.

Our UMass undergraduate housing is the perfect solution for you as a student. When you want to move off-campus, but still have the great amenities, the community, and the close location to school, you need to come into some of our apartments to see what they are all about. These apartments provide you with a great community that will allow you to make friends, study, and have all the fun that you need, while moving off-campus as well. Come and take a look at some of our student housing to see if they are right for you.