She bought a second-hand sofa thinking it was a great deal. A few nights later, she noticed itchy red bites all over her body.
Curious, she grabbed a flashlight and looked into the seams. What she discovered made her stomach turn — dozens of adult bed bugs and hundreds of tiny white eggs. The infestation had already spread to her mattress and curtains.
She ended up spending thousands on professional extermination and had to throw out most of her furniture. This nightmare is a terrifying reminder to always inspect used furniture carefully before bringing it home.
