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  1. A more accurate way to identify a possible infestation is to look for physical signs of bed bugs. When cleaning, changing bedding, or staying away from home, look for: 1. Rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed. 2. Dark spots (about this size: •), which are bed bug excrement and may bleed on the fabric l... See more

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  1. Signs of a bed bug infestation include12345:
    • Bites on the skin (often in clusters)
    • Brown or reddish stains on sheets
    • Shed skins
    • Musty odor near the bed
    • Tiny eggs
    • Sightings of live bed bugs or their casings
    • Blood spots on bedding
    • Fecal spots
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    Some of the earliest signs of a bed bug infestation are bites, brown or reddish stains on sheets, shed skins, a musty odor, tiny eggs, and sightings of bed bugs themselves. While bed bugs are not usually dangerous, their bites have the potential to lead to allergic reactions or skin infections.

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    Early warning signs of a bed bug infestation include the appearance of red bites on the skin upon waking, the appearance of blood stains or brown spots on bedding, a musty scent near the bed, and seeing live bugs or their casings when changing bedding or cleaning near the bed.

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    There are several signs of a bedbug infestation, which include bedbugs in the folds of mattresses and sheets, bed bug exoskeletons after molting, bedbug eggs, pinhead-sized white ovals, rust-colored blood spots on bedding or furniture, a sweet/musty odor, fecal spots, and others.

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    The first sign of bedbugs may be small, itchy bites on your skin, often on your arms or shoulders. Bedbugs tend to leave clusters of bites rather than single bites here and there. But for some people, bedbug bites don't cause any marks or itching. You might also notice: Blood spots on your sheets or mattress Tiny pale yellow eggs or eggshells

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    The following are common signs of bed bugs and can be symptoms of a possible infestation: Small red to reddish brown fecal spots on mattresses, upholstery or walls Fecal spots are one of the most common signs of bed bugs on a mattress, wall, or upholstery such as a couch or chair. Molt bed bug skins, their white, sticky eggs or empty eggshells

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    How do you know if you have a bedbug infestation?
    There are several signs of a bedbug infestation, which include bedbugs in the folds of mattresses and sheets, bed bug exoskeletons after molting, bedbug eggs, pinhead-sized white ovals, rust-colored blood spots on bedding or furniture, a sweet/musty odor, fecal spots, and others.

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    What are the symptoms of an infected bug bite?

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    The site of the bug bite is inflamed with a wider area that turns red and swollen. It is usually associated with pain. If the infection spreads it may lead to flu-like symptoms which include fever, body pain, cough and swollen lymph nodes.
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    What are the symptoms of a bed bug bite?
    The bite marks may be random or appear in a straight line. Other symptoms of bed bug bites include insomnia, anxiety, and skin problems that arise from intense scratching of the bites. Allergic symptoms can include enlarged bite marks, painful swellings at the bite site, and, on rare occasions, anaphylaxis.

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    How do you know if you have bed bugs on sheets?
    Some additional signs of bed bugs on sheets are bed bug droppings. Since bed bugs feast on blood, their droppings also have a dark rust color that will stand out on light-colored bedding or upholstery. These spots may be no larger than a mark from the point of a felt-tipped pen.

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    What does a bedbug rash look like?
    Bedbug rash Many types of skin conditions look similar to bedbug bites. You may have hives, a fungal infection, or heat rash, all which cause red bumps to appear and can easily be mistaken for bedbugs. If you aren't sure, look for signs of bedbugs to confirm that you have been bitten, or seek out advice from your doctor.

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    How do you know if a bed bug is molted?
    Seeing molted skins or bed bug shells is a sure sign of an infestation. The presence of skins or shells is one of the most unmistakable bed bug signs and indicates that the infestation has begun to escalate. These casings look very similar to the bed bugs themselves but are yellowish in color and slightly translucent.

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