Pest control experts say bed bugs are showing up more often in furniture that was cast off by someone else.
You should be careful what you pick up in a thrift store, on craigslist, or what's left on a curbside.
Some items may have been tossed because they're infested.
Check seams of mattresses and furniture fabric for discoloration, and check wood frames. Infestation looks similar to mildew.