Common signs include red, itchy bite marks, small blood stains on sheets, dark fecal spots on bedding or furniture, shed exoskeletons, and a musty odor in infested areas.

Bed bugs hide in mattresses, bed frames, headboards, furniture, carpets, and even electrical outlets. They prefer tight cracks and crevices close to where people sleep.

They spread through luggage, clothing, furniture, and public places like hotels, buses, and theaters. Bed bugs do not jump or fly but crawl quickly from one location to another.

DIY methods may kill some bed bugs, but professional treatment is the most effective solution. Heat treatments, insecticides, and multiple treatments are often needed to eliminate infestations completely.

Bed bugs do not spread diseases, but their bites can cause itchy, allergic reactions, skin infections, and sleep disturbances due to anxiety and discomfort.