THIS means YOU have BED BUGS

THIS Means YOU Have BED BUGS: Top Warning Signs to Watch For

In this video, I'm going to share with you seven tips that mean you have bed bugs so that you can be sure you have bed bugs and then take steps to get rid of them. Hi, my name is Yirmeyahu Mwangelwa and I struggled with bed bugs for more than a year. This is a video of me desperately cleaning bed bug stains, blood, and poop from our mattress. It was terrible. But now we are completely bed bug free and we sleep in peace.

If you want to learn how to get rid of bed bugs, make sure you download my FREE PDF titled "8 Steps to Permanently Get Rid of Bed Bugs from Your Home." I'll also send you some FREE tips to make sure you are bed bug free so you can sleep in peace again.

So, the first sign of having bed bugs is:

1. Sign 1: Unexplained Bites on Your Skin

If you keep waking up with red, itchy bites on your skin, it is a very good sign that you have bed bugs. If you are dark-skinned like me, the bites may not look red, but they will be itchy. Bed bugs feed on blood, usually while you’re sleeping, and their bites often appear in clusters or straight lines.

Here are some characteristics of bed bug bites:

• Appearance: Small, red, and slightly swollen welts that may become itchy.
• Location: Bites usually occur on exposed areas of skin, such as the arms, legs, neck, face, and hands. This happens because we usually don't cover those parts of our body when we sleep.
• Patterns: Bed bug bites often form in rows or clusters, as the bug moves along your skin looking for a feeding spot. The bed bug will bite you on one place, then move, and bite you in another place. So, the bites will be in rows or clusters.

It’s important to note that not everyone reacts to bed bug bites, so you may not experience visible bites even if you have an infestation. This is the reason some people say that they have bed bugs, but it seems the bed bugs only bite them. It doesn't mean the bed bugs are only biting them, or maybe only biting you, it just means that the other people do not react to the bed bug bites as much as you do.

I know it can be frustrating especially if you're trying to explain to people and they don't see the bed bugs. They can make you feel like you're going crazy. Let's move on to sign number 2.

Sign 2: Rusty or Dark Spots on Your Bedding

Another major sign of having bed bugs is finding small, rust-colored or dark spots on your bed sheets, pillowcases, or mattress. These spots are typically caused by bed bug excrement, that is bed bug poop, which can leave behind stains where the bugs feed or rest.

Here's what to look for:

• Small, dark spots: These could be bed bug fecal matter, which is usually dark brown or black and can be smeared or absorbed into fabric.
• Blood stains: If you accidentally crush a bed bug after it’s fed, you may find small, rusty-red bloodstains on your sheets or pillowcases.

It's easier to see the dark spots on your sheets if you have light-colored sheets like white, yellow, or a very light gray. It's harder to see the spots if your sheets are black, or dark-colored, like dark blue. If you think you have bed bugs, change your sheets to light-colored sheets. Also be sure to download my FREE ebook "8 Steps to Permanently Get Rid of Bed Bugs from Your Home."

Inspect your bedding, mattress seams, and pillowcases for these stains, especially after waking up. These marks are a strong indication that bed bugs are feeding nearby. Now, what about sign number 3?

Sign 3: Shed Bed Bug Skins

Bed bugs go through several life stages, and as they grow, they shed their outer exoskeleton. These shed skins, also known as exuviae, can be found near areas where bed bugs are hiding or feeding.

Signs of shed bed bug skins:

• Translucent or yellowish-brown exoskeletons: These are about the size of a bed bug (roughly the size of an apple seed) and may vary in size depending on the stage of development.
• Locations: Look for shed skins in mattress seams, along baseboards, and in the crevices of furniture, especially around the bed.

Finding shed bed bug skins is a clear sign that bed bugs are not only present but actively growing and reproducing in your home.

If you think you have bed bugs, comment below and let me know what you have seen? Also what exactly are you doing to get rid of bed bugs and does it look like it's working?

Sign 4. Musty or Sweet Odor

Bed bugs release pheromones, which can create a distinct, unpleasant smell when large numbers of them are present. This smell is often described as a musty, sweet odor, similar to the scent of overripe raspberries or almonds. In severe infestations, this odor can become quite noticeable, especially in areas where bed bugs are hiding.

Here is where you might smell this musty or sweet odor:

• Near your bed: The odor is most likely to be concentrated near your bed, as bed bugs tend to hide in and around bedding.
• Furniture or carpeting: If bed bugs have spread to other parts of your home, you may notice the smell in couches, chairs, or even in carpeting.

Have you noticed a strange, musty or sweet odor if you think you have bed bugs? Let me know in the comments below.

Sign 5: Seeing Live Bed Bugs

Though bed bugs are small and tend to hide during the day, spotting a live bed bug is a definitive sign of an infestation. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed, with flat, oval-shaped bodies. After feeding, they swell and turn a reddish-brown color. Nymphs, the younger bed bugs, are smaller and lighter in color, but they’re still visible to the naked eye.

Here's where to look for bed bugs:

• Mattress seams and folds: Bed bugs often hide along the edges and seams of mattresses, as well as in the folds of sheets and blankets.
• Bed frames and headboards: Check the cracks, joints, and crevices in your bed frame, headboard, and footboard. Bed bugs often hide in these areas during the day.
• Furniture and baseboards: Inspect nearby furniture, particularly in cracks and joints, as well as along baseboards and under cushions.

Since bed bugs are nocturnal, you’re more likely to spot them at night, but if the infestation is severe, they may be visible during the day.

Sign 6: Bed Bug Eggs

Bed bug eggs are small, white, and oval-shaped, about the size of a pinhead. They are often laid in clusters in hidden areas, making them harder to find than adult bed bugs. However, spotting bed bug eggs is a clear indication that the infestation is growing, as each female can lay hundreds of eggs in her lifetime.

Where to look for bed bug eggs:

• Cracks and crevices: Check areas where bed bugs tend to hide, such as the joints of furniture, baseboards, and behind picture frames.
• Mattress seams: Eggs may be laid in the seams and folds of your mattress, as well as on the fabric beneath your bed.

If you find bed bug eggs, it’s important to act quickly, as they can hatch within 6 to 10 days, leading to a larger infestation.

Sign 7: Itchy or Irritated Skin

Some people may not notice bites immediately but experience itchy, irritated skin as a result of bed bug activity. This itching can cause discomfort, and in some cases, excessive scratching may lead to secondary skin infections.

Symptoms of irritated skin from bed bugs:

• Red, inflamed patches of skin, usually around areas exposed during sleep.
• Skin irritation that worsens after waking up or after lying in bed.

If you wake up with itchy skin in addition to other signs, it could be a result of bed bug bites.

What to Do If You Find Signs of Bed Bugs

If you have found any of the signs above it's important to act quickly so that your bed bug infestation may not get worse. Make sure you download your FREE PDF "8 Steps to Permanently Get Rid of Bed Bugs from Your Home" and after you download that, I'll also send you FREE tips to help you become 100% bed bug free so you can sleep in peace again. Make sure you subscribe to this channel and hit the notification bell so that you can be notified when new videos come out, so you can get rid of bed bugs as soon as possible.

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