True or False: Bed bugs will only travel a few feet from their harborage, so it is necessary to inspect additional areas.

The assertion that bed bugs will only travel a few feet from their harborage is misleading, as bed bugs are actually capable of moving much farther than just a few feet in order to find food sources and new harborage sites. They typically tend to remain close to where they have established a presence, but they have also been observed to travel greater distances, particularly in search of hosts to feed on (usually humans).

Given this behavior, it's crucial to inspect a broader area beyond their immediate harborage to effectively identify and manage infestations. Bed bugs may spread within a building through various means, including travel on clothing, belongings, or even through electrical outlets and cracks. This emphasizes the need to conduct thorough inspections in adjacent areas, as well as different units in multi-family housing situations, to prevent unrecognized infestations from spreading or re-establishing.

In contrast, some of the other options suggest ideas that do not accurately reflect the behavior of bed bugs or the nature of infestation management. Understanding the extensive movement potential of bed bugs and the necessity for broad inspection can greatly enhance effective control strategies.