Check mattress seams, tufts, and tags
Inspect box springs, especially along seams and edges
Examine headboards, bed frames, and furniture joints
Look behind wallpaper, baseboards, and loose trim near sleeping areas
Inspect cracks and crevices in walls and furniture
Check luggage racks, nightstands, and dressers for hiding spots
Use a flashlight to inspect dark areas and corners
Look for live bed bugs (small, flat, reddish-brown)
Look for shed skins and eggs (tiny pale specks)
Look for dark spots of fecal matter on fabric and surfaces
Use a bed bug interceptor or sticky traps under bed legs to detect activity
Use a vacuum with a crevice tool on mattresses and surrounding areas
Place infested items in sealed plastic bags for transport or disposal
Contact a licensed pest control professional if you find signs or can’t confirm
If needed, request a professional inspection of nearby rooms and adjoining units