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Should buyers be concerned about bedbugs when buying a home?

I was reading some horror stories about the difficulties with getting rid of bedbugs on reddit today and I wondered how careful buyers should be when moving into a home that isn’t brand new. I know they can hide in walls, baseboards, and outlets, so if the previous occupant had them they’ll almost definitely still be lingering. How careful should new owners be before moving into a newly purchased home? Will a visual check of all hidey holes and crevices should be sufficient, or should be plan on hiring an exterminator just in case? Is that only necessary in places where they are a major problem? They aren’t everywhere here like they are on some places (San Diego) but as we’re a major city they definitely do pop up with some regularity.

With everything I’ve read about how traumatic it is to deal with them, my worst nightmare is moving onto a newly purchased home and immediately being greeted with thousands of unexpected housemates. Do home inspectors look for signs of insect infestations (I know they do for termites, but what about cockroaches and bedbugs?)

Anyone have experience with this? It’s not something that occurred to me until today and now I’m adding it to my ever-lengthening list of things to worry about!

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