Wake up with itchy bites, often in clusters or lines on exposed skin
Check for small blood spots on sheets, pillowcases, or mattresses
Look for dark fecal spots on bedding, mattress seams, or furniture
Inspect mattress seams, box springs, bed frames, and headboards for live bugs
Find shed skins or tiny pale eggs in cracks and crevices
Notice a musty, sweet odor in heavily infested areas
Examine nearby furniture, baseboards, and wall cracks for signs of activity
Use a flashlight to check at night when bed bugs are more active
Look for rust-colored stains from crushed bugs on bedding or walls
Confirm by finding an actual bed bug, nymph, egg, or shed skin