get smeared and look like a marker spot.
3. Seeing Shell Casings
As with many insects, bed bugs shed their exoskeletons as they grow. They’re translucent and yellowish in color but may vary in size depending on the stage of the bed bug’s life cycle.
4. Finding Their Eggs
A pregnant bedbug can lay new eggs every 1-7 days. These pearly white eggs are the size of a pin head and commonly hand loosely from areas that are infested. You may see them stuck to the underside of flat surfaces as well.
5. Seeing Live Bed Bugs
Bed bugs like to hide so you really have to search for them. Experts agree that by the time most people see a live bed bug, there’s usually a significant infestation so even if you only find one, you need to take immediate action.
While most people are likely to suspect the presence of bed bugs after seeing bites or rashes, that’s not the most accurate way to determine that there’s an infestation.
How to Check for Bed Bugs
Bed bugs don’t like to move around during the day, so they often find comfortable hiding spots and hunker down. That means your best bet for catching an early infestation is by seeking them out. When they’re not feeding on humans, bed bugs can be found in various places.
You should check the seams of chairs, couches, mattresses, pillows, and cushions. They can also be found in cracks in your headboard, in electrical appliances, in electrical outlets, behind hanging pictures, behind loose wallpaper, and in drawer joints.
That list isn’t exhaustive, though. Given how small bed bugs are, it’s worth it to look for live bugs or their eggs in every crevice of your home.
Final Words
Nobody wants to deal with a bed bug infestation. If you don’t catch it quickly, it’s easy for them to spread. Once you’ve spotted them, make sure to start dealing with the issue immediately. Washing and vacuuming usually do the trick but get professional help if you think you need it.