Check mattress seams, piping, tags, and tufts
Inspect box springs, especially corners and underside
Look behind the headboard and bed frame joints
Examine cracks, crevices, and screw holes in furniture
Check baseboards, wall cracks, and carpet edges near the bed
Inspect nightstands, drawers, and upholstered furniture
Look for live bugs, shed skins, eggs, and dark fecal spots
Use a flashlight and a credit card or thin tool to probe tight spaces
Check bedding, pillow seams, and folds
Inspect luggage, clothing, and bags if infestation is suspected
Repeat inspections at night or early morning if needed
Use bed bug interceptor traps under bed legs
Call a pest control professional if signs are found