Can You Get Bed Bugs from Hugging?

The chance of catching bedbugs via person-to-person contact is minimal. Unlike bacterial contagions, there's no need to worry about shaking hands with people with bugs. But how about hugging? The risk of catching bugs via reckless hugging is extremely low, experts insist.

How easily do bed bugs spread from person to person?

How do bedbugs spread? Bedbugs are not spread directly from person to person. As stated above, they are spread by travelers and/or people who come in contact with bedding, clothing, or furniture that contains bedbugs. Travelers can have bedbugs infest their luggage and thus can transport bedbugs back to their homes.

Can you get bed bugs by visiting someone who has them?

No. They don't live on people and can't be directly transmitted from one person to another. However, as quick as they are to catch a ride on clothing, bedding and furniture, they are easy to transport.