Associating bedbugs with poor hygiene could be one of the reasons why those affected are reluctant to report an infestation to authorities. The claim that bed bugs are caused by poor hygiene is false. Bed bugs are not necessarily caused by dirt or grime but they can breed even in tidy and clean places if the conditions are right. These conditions are the presence of warmth, carbon dioxide and blood. Even the cleanest homes can harbour bed bugs if the conditions are right and that even high end hotels are not immune to infestations as guests from other locations can bring bed bugs. https://factcheckzw.org/suffering-from-bed-bugs-dont-blame-your-hygiene/