Common signs of bed bugs include itchy bites, small blood stains on sheets, dark spotting on mattresses, shed skins, and visible bugs in mattress seams or furniture cracks. Bed bugs are small and excellent at hiding, which can make infestations difficult to detect in the early stages.

Because bed bugs spread quickly and often hide in multiple areas throughout a property, a professional inspection is the best way to confirm an infestation and determine the extent of the problem.