Inspection

Inspect for Bed Bugs

A proper bed bug inspection should focus on the places where people sleep or rest. Bed bugs can hide inside narrow seams, furniture joints, screw holes, fabric folds, and other protected spaces.

Begin with the bed and slowly expand the inspection to nearby furniture and wall edges. Avoid moving suspected items into another room before completing your inspection.

Mattress and Bed Frame Inspection

Learn how to examine:

– Bedding and mattress protectors
– Mattress seams, piping, labels, and folds
– The underside of the mattress
– Box spring corners and fabric
– Bed-frame joints and screw holes
– Headboards and mounting brackets
– Furniture immediately around the bed

Read the Step-by-Step Guide

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What Should You Look For?

During an inspection, look for:

– Live bed bugs
– Dark fecal spots
– Shed skins
– Eggs and eggshells
– Rusty or reddish stains

One unidentified stain or bite is not enough to confirm bed bugs. Look for several related signs in the same area.

Before You Inspect

Do not shake bedding, move the mattress into another room, or spray unidentified chemicals. Photograph suspicious evidence and preserve a specimen whenever possible.