Buggy Beds, Where to Buy + Shark Tank On-Air Deal (Season 4)

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The Shark Tank pitch

$125K
Asked for: 7%
Offered equity: $1.8M
Sought valuation: $250K
On-air deal amount: 25%
Deal equity: $1M
Implied equity valuation

Maria Curcio and Veronica Perlongo presented Buggy Beds in Season 4, Episode 1. The episode aired September 14, 2012. The business was listed in Freehold, NJ.

The ask was $125,000 for 7% of the company, an implied valuation of $1.8M.

Buggy Beds reached a recorded on-air agreement with Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec and Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary for $250,000 and 25% equity. The record lists a $1M implied deal valuation, compared with the $1.8M requested valuation. These are the reported on-air terms, not confirmation that funding was completed.

The index records 52 accepted on-air deals among 103 Season 4 pitches. Across 263 home & lifestyle pitches with known outcomes in the index, 68% are recorded as accepted deals.

Barbara Corcoran$50K Mark Cuban$50K Robert Herjavec$50K Daymond John$50K Kevin O'Leary$50K

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Everything to know about Buggy Beds

BuggyBeds is an early warning trap that detects bed bugs and other crawling insects before an infestation gets out of control. The glue-based monitors are placed under mattresses, behind furniture, or in luggage, and they attract and capture bugs so you can spot a problem early. The product was created by two New Jersey area entrepreneurs, Maria Curcio and her business partner, who saw bed bug scares spreading through homes, hotels, and apartments.

They walked in asking 125,000 dollars for a 7 percent stake. The pitch hit a nerve because bed bugs are a fear almost everyone shares, and the sharks recognized the size of the pest control market. What followed was rare. Instead of one shark, all five decided to team up and made a joint offer of 250,000 dollars for a larger share. The founders accepted, making BuggyBeds one of the few companies to leave with every shark on board.

The all-shark deal is what made the segment famous, and it gave BuggyBeds instant credibility and a wide network of retail contacts. The product itself was cheap, easy to understand, and tied to a genuine consumer worry, which made it a natural fit for big box stores. Few pitches in the show's history have produced that kind of unanimous buy-in.

Where Buggy Beds is now

Retail distribution expanded fast after the episode. The company went from a few dozen Home Depot stores to hundreds, and added other large retailers, putting the traps in front of far more shoppers. Over time BuggyBeds broadened its line beyond bed bug monitors to include flea and tick traps and insect repellent bands, becoming a small pest detection brand rather than a single product.

BuggyBeds is still in business in 2026. The company sold a majority stake to an outside investment firm in 2021, with the founders staying on as minority owners who remain involved in the business. Products continue to sell through the official BuggyBeds website and various retail channels, though availability on specific marketplaces shifts over time.

Where to buy Buggy Beds

BuggyBeds detection traps are sold through the official BuggyBeds website and select retailers, often in multi-packs so you can place several around a room or pack them in luggage when traveling. You get glue-based monitors designed to attract and trap bed bugs and similar pests so you catch an issue early. For frequent travelers or anyone living in a building where infestations spread, the low cost makes them a sensible preventive buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Buggy Beds?

Check current availability on the company's official website. We have not verified an active Amazon listing for Buggy Beds.

Did Buggy Beds get a deal on Shark Tank?

Buggy Beds reached a recorded on-air agreement with Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec and Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary for $250,000 and 25% equity. The record lists a $1M implied deal valuation, compared with the $1.8M requested valuation. These are the reported on-air terms, not confirmation that funding was completed.

Which shark made an on-air offer to Buggy Beds?

Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec and Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary appear in the recorded on-air terms for Buggy Beds. The deal answer above gives the recorded structure.

What season of Shark Tank was Buggy Beds on?

Buggy Beds appeared in Season 4, Episode 1, which aired September 14, 2012.

How much was Buggy Beds asking for on Shark Tank?

The founders asked for $125,000 for 7% of the company, a $1.8M valuation.

How do BuggyBeds traps work?

They use a glue-based attractant that draws in bed bugs and other crawling insects, which then get stuck. Checking the traps lets you detect an infestation early, before it spreads through a room.

Did all the sharks really invest in BuggyBeds?

Yes. All five sharks teamed up and made a joint offer of 250,000 dollars, which the founders accepted. It is one of the few deals in the show's history backed by every shark.

Is BuggyBeds still around?

Yes. The company is still operating in 2026. A majority stake was sold to an investment firm in 2021, and the founders stayed on as minority owners involved in the business.

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