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Bed Bugs in a Box Spring

A box spring is a hollow frame with a fabric cover, sitting directly under the mattress. It offers exactly the kind of dark, undisturbed space bed bugs favour, which is why activity is often heavier there than in the mattress above it.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Where to inspect

  • Corner protectors and plastic brackets
  • The fabric dust cover on the underside
  • Staples, seams and the internal wooden frame
  • The rails the box spring rests on

Encasements

A box spring encasement seals the item so future inspection only requires a look at the outer surface. It supports a treatment plan rather than replacing one.

Removal considerations

Box springs are sometimes discarded because they are already in poor condition or because a provider has advised it. If that applies, wrap or contain the item before moving it, and follow local disposal requirements.

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