Identifying the Signs & Symptoms of Bed Bugs

Information about bed bug symptoms. Learn how to detect and identify if there are bed bugs signs in the house, including how to recognize bed bug bite symptoms.

If you suspect there are bed bugs in your house or hotel room, the first tell tale symptoms are usually going to be bites from the bed bugs. You will notice flat welts or raised red bumps that are often located on the face, neck, arms and hands. To differentiate the bumps and welts from common mosquito bites, bed bugs bites are usually arranged in a unique row or in a cluster pattern and you will get bitten every night. In some cases the bed bug bites are extremely itchy and the rash that appear can become severely inflamed and even infected.

Another symptom of a bed bug infestation can show in tiny brown, black spots on the mattresses and bedding. These spots are caused by the remnants of fecal matter and crushed bugs. You may also spot small blood stains on your bed sheets that are left behind from crushed bed bugs.

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Some other bed bugs signs will be empty eggshells and the bugs exoskeletons from when they go through the molting stage. These will pile up in crevices and cracks of the bedframe or on your mattress.

When a bed bug infestation becomes severe, the room would also have a distinctive and unpleasant almond-like scent. This odor is released by the bed bugs' through their scent glands.

If you do not feel you are equipped to handle battling a beg bug infestation on your own you can always hire a professional. Professional exterminators can also conduct inspections to determine if your present or future dwelling has bed bug symptoms. It is vital that you choose a company that is trained and experienced in spotting and stopping bed bug infestation.

Bed bugs like to set up home in areas where human dwell where they can constantly feed on a host. Not only can they be in places of residence but also in hotel and motel rooms.

While these establishments are usually trained and up to date on inspecting for signs of bed bugs infestations, not all do their jobs correctly. When in doubt, it is best to search for the signs of bed bugs yourself. Should you find any bed bug symptoms mentioned, you should notify the management immediately and do not continue to stay there.

Useful Resources:

Bed Bug Pictures -- See and identify what do bed bugs and their bites look like.

Bed Bug Control -- A look at some of the most effective home bed bug control methods to treat, prevent and kill bed bugs permanently.

Bed Bug Exterminator -- Need a bed bug exterminator? Find out how to choose a well-trained and licensed professional to provide you with the service you want and deserve!

Bed Bug Mattress Protector -- How to choose a bed bug proof cover that can protect you from bed bug bites.

The Bedbug Registry -- Use this free, public database to check for bedbug infestation reports before booking a hotel room or renting an apartment.