Look for itchy bites that appear in lines, clusters, or small groups, especially after sleeping
Check your mattress seams, box spring, bed frame, and headboard for live bugs
Look for tiny dark spots on bedding, mattresses, or nearby furniture
Look for shed skins or pale eggshells in cracks and seams
Look for rusty or reddish stains on sheets or mattress fabric
Inspect nearby furniture, curtains, baseboards, and wall cracks
Use a flashlight to check hidden seams, folds, and crevices
Notice a sweet, musty odor in heavily infested areas
Check for bites on exposed skin after sleeping
Confirm by finding an actual bug, skin, egg, or fecal spot
Contact a pest control professional if you are unsure