So I've been eating snacks in bed while watching TV, and my partner says I'm going to attract bugs. Is that actually a thing? I feel like crumbs are inevitable. Serious answers please, but feel free to roast me too.
Bed Bugs
Does eating in bed attract bugs?
Yes, crumbs attract ants and roaches. Not bed bugs though—they want blood. But seriously, a few crumbs won't summon a swarm. Just vacuum.
Your partner is right. I used to eat chips in bed and got ants. It was a whole thing. Now I have a strict no-crumbs policy.
Eating in bed is fine until you spill something sticky. Then you get ants, and maybe a sticky sheet. Not worth it.
I eat in bed all the time and never had bugs. Maybe I'm just lucky? Or my crumbs are too small. But I do change sheets wekly.
Weekly? That's more often than me. Maybe that's the key. I'll try to be more careful, but I'm not giving up my late-night crackers.
Vacuuming is easier than changing sheets. Just saying.
If you're worried about bugs, get a mattress encasement. Crumbs can't get in, and it's easier to clean. But eating in bed is still a habit you might want to break.
also, don't forget about carpet beetles. They love crumbs too. Not as gross as roaches but still annoying.