Blood Spots / Feces

Bed bug blood spots and feces are common signs of an infestation. Blood spots often appear on sheets, mattresses, or furniture after bed bugs feed on their hosts. These small, dark red stains are caused by the bug being squished during or after feeding.

Bed bug feces, on the other hand, appear as tiny black or dark brown specks, similar to pepper, and can be found on bedding, furniture, or walls near their hiding spots. Both blood spots and feces are indicators that bed bugs have been active in the area and can help you identify the presence of these pests early on.

Bed Bug Bites

Bed bug bites are small, red, itchy welts that typically appear in a line or cluster on the skin. These bites occur when bed bugs feed on blood, usually at night. While the bites themselves are painless, they often become itchy and inflamed as the body reacts to the bed bug’s saliva. The bites can appear anywhere on the body, but they are most commonly found on exposed areas such as the arms, legs, and face.

In some cases, people may experience an allergic reaction, leading to more severe itching, swelling, or blistering. Though not all people react to bed bug bites, their presence can indicate an infestation and should be addressed promptly.

Bed bug casings, also known as exoskeletons or molts, are the empty shells left behind after a bed bug molts, or sheds its outer skin, as it grows. These casings are typically light brown and can be found in areas where bed bugs are hiding, such as cracks, crevices, or along the seams of mattresses and furniture.

The presence of these casings is a clear sign of an active infestation, as bed bugs must molt several times before reaching adulthood. If you find multiple bed bug casings in your home, it indicates that the infestation has been present for some time and may require professional treatment to fully eradicate.

Bed Bug Eggs

Bed bug eggs are tiny, pearly white or translucent ovals, typically about the size of a grain of rice, measuring roughly 1mm in length. They are often laid in hidden, hard-to-reach areas, such as cracks, crevices, seams of mattresses, or behind baseboards. Bed bugs usually lay their eggs in clusters, and they can hatch in about 6 to 10 days, depending on environmental conditions like temperature and humidity. These eggs are sticky, which allows them to adhere to surfaces, making them difficult to remove.

Since bed bug eggs can survive in hidden spots, they pose a significant challenge in eradicating infestations, and it is essential to address both adult bugs and their eggs during treatment to prevent future outbreaks.