If you have bed bugs, it’s likely there are stains on the mattress and sheets. Some people think bed bugs only live in the bed because that’s where they were when they found the problem. That isn’t true. Bed bugs can be everywhere in the home. They can live inside walls, along baseboards, and in furniture. Since they travel from one place to another, there is a good chance they will make their way to your sheets. This is one of the main tell-tale signs you have a bed bug infestation. Not to mention, bed bug fecal matter and blood stains can be found around the seams of the mattress and the edges of your box spring as well. Below I’ve gathered up some cheap DIY ways that can help you get rid of these stains by removing them, including The Borax Method , along with some more expensive options that may be useful if you’re need a more professional approach to cleaning your walls and furniture.

Bed Bug Sheet Stains

Introduction

Does your mattress have blood stains on it? There are a few reasons why this might be happening, but one of the most common is because you have an infestation of bed bugs. Bed bugs can create large red stains on your mattress and sheets because they suck the blood out of their host while they sleep. These blood stains may be a sign that you have bed bugs or they could mean something else entirely—it all depends on how big the stains are and how many there are. You’ll need to do some detective work before calling for help with this problem.

Section:Bed bugs, while not known to transmit any diseases, can cause itchy welts on your skin and are a major nuisance to get rid of once they infiltrate your home.

Bed bugs, while not known to transmit any diseases, can cause itchy welts on your skin and are a major nuisance to get rid of once they infiltrate your home. Bed bugs have been found in every state of the U.S., but they seem to prefer warm climates (we hope that’s not you!).

The best way to prevent bed bug infestations is by avoiding them in the first place. If you do find an infestation or suspect one exists, contact your local pest control company right away so they can begin treatment immediately!

Section:These little bloodsuckers are most active at night, emerging from cracks or crevices in your mattress, box spring and headboard to feed undetected on you as you sleep.

Bed bugs are most active at night, so the best way to catch them is at dawn or dusk when they come out of their hiding places to feed on you while you sleep. Bed bugs can be found in cracks in the mattress and box spring, as well as in the headboard. They are very small—about the size of an apple seed—and can hide easily in these areas until after dark when they’ll bite you and feast on your blood.

Section:The easiest way to tell if you have bed bugs is by the rust-colored stains on your sheets.

The easiest way to tell if you have bed bugs is by the rust-colored stains on your sheets. Bed bug fecal matter is usually a rusty brown color and may be found in different places depending on their stage of development. The more mature they are, the darker the stain will be. At every life cycle stage, bed bugs leave behind similar droppings as they feed—a clear sign that something is going on with your mattress or box spring.

Bed bug fecal matter looks like pepper flakes or coffee grounds when it dries out, so it’s easy to mistake for normal stains until you get a better look at them under magnification:

Section:These fecal stains are smears of excrement bed bugs leave behind after feeding.

Bed bug feces are rusty brown, and they’re most often found on bed sheets and mattresses. Feces may also be smeared along baseboards, in corners of drawers, or under peeling wallpaper. They may also be found on other furniture such as nightstands or dressers.

Bed bugs tend to feed behind fabric surfaces and leave small stains where they have been feeding. These fecal stains are usually referred to as “blood spots” by property managers because of their reddish appearance. Bed bug feces are very difficult to remove from fabrics without specialized cleaning equipment like steam cleaners or dry cleaning machines—and even then you’ll probably need professional help!

Section:With a magnifying glass, you can detect these rusty brown spots on mattresses and box springs, in corners of drawers, along baseboards and under peeling wallpaper.

With a magnifying glass, you can detect these rusty brown spots on mattresses and box springs, in corners of drawers, along baseboards and under peeling wallpaper. The fecal stains are often the most obvious sign of bed bugs and are usually found on sheets and pillowcases or in the seams of mattresses.

Takeaway:Wash all bedding in hot water as well as any clothing that has come into contact with a possible infestation.

• Wash all bedding in hot water as well as any clothing that has come into contact with a possible infestation.
• Wash bedding and clothing in hot water, then dry in the dryer on high heat.
• Wash all bedding and clothing with hot water, then wash again after drying in the dryer.
• As a general rule, you should wash all items of clothing and bedding that have been affected by an infestation at least three times: once under cold water to remove any bugs or eggs; once more using soap; and finally a third time using bleach.

Conclusion

Bed bugs have been known to infest all types of homes, regardless of cleanliness or socioeconomic status. They’re not only a nuisance, but they can also cause stress and sleepless nights for those who are affected by them. If you suspect that your sheets are stained from bed bugs, we recommend that you call in a professional exterminator as soon as possible.