Bed Bug Identification & Signs

Bed bugs are small, flattened insects that can remain concealed in narrow cracks and gaps, particularly around sleeping and resting areas.

Adult bed bugs are generally reddish-brown, while younger bed bugs can be smaller and lighter in colour.

Common Signs of Bed Bugs

Possible signs can include:

• Live bed bugs

• Shed skins

• Bed bug eggs or eggshells

• Dark spotting around harbourage areas

• Blood spotting on bedding

• Activity around mattress seams

• Bed bugs around bed frames or headboards

• Activity around nearby furniture

• Unexplained insect activity around sleeping areas

Skin reactions or bites alone are not enough to confirm a bed bug infestation, as reactions can vary and other insects or conditions may produce similar symptoms.

Where bed bugs are suspected, inspection of the affected areas can help determine whether they are present and where they may be hiding.