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Bed Bug Signs


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Identification
Bed begs are parasites that feed on humans. Often mistaken for ticks or small cockroaches, adult bed bugs are reddish-brown or mahogany in color and flat. They grow to about 1/4" long and 1/8" wide, or about the size of an apple seed. Their flat bodies allow them to easily hide in mattresses around the seams and buttons. As they mature, they aggressively spread.

Signs
Detecting the presence of bed bugs is easy if you know what to look for. Unlike ants or bees, bed bugs do not have nests, but congregate in habitual hiding spots. These areas are marked by the bug's dried feces which appear as dark spotting and staining. Eggs and egg casings may be detected, as well as the brownish molted skins of maturing nymphs and the bed bugs themselves. Bed bugs leave behind rusty or reddish-colored blood smears on bed sheets or mattresses that are left after an engorged bed bug is crushed. Heavy infestations have a distinct sweet, musty smell.

Common Hiding Spots for Bed Bugs:
  • seams of mattresses and box springs
  • furniture such as bed frames, headboards, night stands, and dressers
  • items such as lamps, clocks, telephones, etc.
  • flooring, carpets, baseboards, and wood trim
  • curtains and upholstery
  • wallpaper and picture frames
  • electrical switches and outlets
  • clothing, clutter or objects near a bed
  • sofas or chairs used for sleeping or long periods of rest

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