Can you see bed bugs?

How to indentify bed bugs

Bed bugs are small but have specific traits that distinguish them from other bugs. They are small, flat, and wingless insects that can be seen with the naked eye, but can easuly be cnfused with other bugs and beetles. To identify their characteristics accurately, consider the following:

• Colour: Bed bugs can exhibit various shades of brown, ranging from translucent to dark reddish-brown.
• Size: Adults typically measure about 4 to 5 millimeters in length, resembling an apple seed in shape and size.
• Shape: Their bodies are oval and flattened, allowing them to easily hide in crevices and narrow spaces.
• Movement: Although flightless, bed bugs are adept at crawling and can move quickly across surfaces.

Bed bugs are nocturnal creatures, primarily active during the night when humans are sleeping, which often makes their presence harder to detect. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct thorough inspections and consult us to address infestations promptly.

Our Tip: If you suspect a bed bug infestation, carefully examine the seams, folds, and edges of mattresses, as well as cracks and crevices near sleeping areas and if in doubt give one of our professionals a call to get some free advice.

Can you see bed bugs conclusion

The presence of bed bugs can be difficult to detect with the naked eye, but they can be seen if you know where to look. If in doubt bed bug monitors can be placed around the bed areas which can help to detect whether there are bed bugs.

Some Facts About Can You See Bed Bugs?

• ✅ Bedbugs are usually about the size of an apple seed, which is about 5 to 7 millimeters long. 
• ✅ Young bedbugs aren’t usually visible to the naked eye unless they’ve eaten recently. They’re usually very small and translucent to whitish-yellow in color.
• ✅ Bedbugs can be identified by their brown to reddish-brown color and oval-shaped or elongated body.
• ✅ Bedbugs leave behind red or rust-colored stains on bedsheets or mattresses when crushed, as well as dark dots of bedbug poop and small eggs or egg shells.
• ✅ Bedbugs can be found not only in beds but also in electrical sockets, furniture, curtain folds, drawer joints, loose wallpaper, and chair seams.