Bed bugs were around long before the economic crisis and will still be around when it is sorted out. Although several steps have been taken to curbing the spread of bed bug infestations not a lot is being done to stop the spread of bed bug spots on bed . However, people need to know that spotting bed bug spots on bed does not necessarily mean you have a problem with these pests. Bed bug spots on bed are more common than you think. Bed bugs are blood-sucking insects that infest our sleeping places without us realizing it. Their bites can cause a lot of discomfort, as well as allergies. We have listed a few ways of dealing with bed bugs and then detecting them quickly if they do get out of hand. You’re here that means you have a question about bed bugs. The most common questions I get are “Where did I get bedbugs?” or “How can I tell if my bed has bedbugs?”. You are here looking because you want answers to your questions and most likely want assurance that those bedbug spots on your mattress aren’t real or confirmation that they are. Worry no longer, this article will help you solve you issue(s).

Bed Bug Spots On Bed

Introduction

A photograph of a bed with spots on it from bed bugs.

The most telling sign of bed bugs are the actual bed bugs themselves.

The most telling sign of bed bugs are the actual bed bugs themselves. If you are trying to figure out if your home has a bed bug problem, look for live bed bugs and their eggs, feces and casings in cracks and crevices near beds. Bed bug shed skin can be found on mattress seams, creases in box springs, inside seams of headboards or picture frames that hold up pillows; while bed bug droppings will appear as small black dots on sheets or clothing. Blood stains from crushed bedbugs indicate recent bites or an active infestation (especially if they’re clustered).

Bedbugs leave behind smear marks when they crawl over fabric such as mattresses or sheets — these smears often resemble rust-colored papery blotches that can be easily mistaken for stains from other sources like food coloring.

Blood Stains.

Blood stains are one of the most common signs of bed bugs. Bed bugs feed on blood and can bite anywhere on the body, including around the eyes and mouth. Blood stains are usually found in clusters or alone on sheets, pillows, mattresses and walls. The size of a bed bug is about the size of an apple seed so it can be difficult to see them in order to find the source of the stain.

Bed Bug Droppings.

Bed bug droppings are black or brown in color and about the size of a grain of rice. They are produced by bed bugs as they feed on their host and can be found on soft furnishings, mattresses and box springs, walls, floors and even behind electrical outlets.

Bed bug droppings can be difficult to see with the naked eye but if you have reason to suspect fleas you should inspect your home for these small signs.

Smear Marks.

• Smear Marks.

Bed bugs leave behind feces as they crawl around on the bed, and this is a telltale sign of an infestation. Feces from bed bugs can be black, brown or red in color and will appear more like smears than spots of blood. They may also resemble dirt or mud in their consistency.

Egg Shells And Casings.

Egg casings and shells are about 1mm in size and look like a brown or red speckled oval. They are very difficult to see and often found in the seams of mattresses, box springs, and pillows.

Bed Bug Shed Skin.

Bed Bug Shed Skin

As bed bugs grow and develop, their exoskeletons are unable to expand with them. Bed bug shed skin is one of the most common ways to identify a bed bug infestation. Bed bugs have five stages of development, with each stage being marked by shedding the old exoskeleton (skin) and growing into a larger version of itself. The appearance of this empty casing is often found on beds or furniture in infested areas where the pest may be hiding during the day as well as nighttime feeding periods. The photo below shows an example of bed bug shed skin next to its full size counterpart:

Live Bed Bugs On Mattress.

When you’re looking at the mattress, sheets, pillows and bed frame, be sure to keep an eye out for:

• live bed bugs
• fecal stains (a yellowish/brown stain on your sheets) or spots (smaller than fecal stains)
• shed skins that look like a freckle.

If you see any of these signs take action immediately!

Seek professional help if you see signs of infestation in your home

If you notice any of the signs of bed bug infestation in your home, call a professional exterminator immediately. As tempting as it may be to try to treat the problem yourself, bed bugs can be difficult to get rid of and if left untreated, they can cause a lot more damage than what they initially did. A professional can help you determine if there are actually bed bugs in your home and then offer advice on how best to treat them. By taking care of the problem early on, you’ll save yourself time and money later on down the road (and prevent spreading it throughout your house).

Conclusion

We hope that you find this article helpful and that it helps you to get rid of bed bugs from your home. If you are still unsure about what to do, contact a professional pest control company as soon as possible for help!