Like other pests they do not live in large colonies. They live in small groups. Although mattresses are their preferred place of residence, they can also be found in furniture, clothing, and rugs. They hide during daylight and are active at night so it can be difficult to identify them. It is not enough to kill adult bed bugs. You also have to stop eggs (or bed bug larvae), from turning into adults. An experienced exterminator can make it very difficult for them to be controlled.