What do bedbug droppings look like?

Bedbugs are pests that can make life very unpleasant for anyone living in a house. They spread quickly and their presence often goes unnoticed until clear signs appear. Have you noticed red bite marks on your body? Or maybe you can see small black dots on the walls or bed sheets? These could be signs that your home has become a target for these unwanted guests.

This is what bedbug droppings look like

Bedbug faeces are one of the most characteristic signs of their presence. They are small, black or dark brown dots that look like ink particles or crushed peppercorns. They are formed from undigested blood that bedbugs have consumed from their hosts.

Where can you find them?

Bedbug faeces can often be seen in places where they hide or where they are active. They are usually found in the following places:

• On mattresses and bed linen, especially in the seams and corners.
• On bed frames, especially in cracks and crevices.
• On walls, near the bed or in the corners of rooms.
• On upholstered furniture, in fabric folds and on cushions.
• Along cracks in walls, near baseboards and under carpets.

How to tell the difference?

Bedbug faeces are slightly sticky and easily smudged when touched with a damp tissue, leaving a streak resembling a dark red or brown mark – a clear sign that they contain blood.

This faeces, together with other signs (such as larvae, exoskeletons after moulting or adult bedbugs), are clear evidence of their presence and require quick action.

How to recognise the presence of bedbugs in your home?

JOne of the first steps in recognising bed bugs in the house is to be able to identify their characteristic traces. The presence of bed bugs can be suspected when you come across specific signs, such as red bites on the body, which often appear in rows or groups. They can be itchy and irritating, leaving unpleasant marks on the skin. However, the key and more direct evidence is bedbug faeces. Bedbugs in the house leave small black dots on walls, bedding or furniture – these are their faeces, consisting of the blood they have consumed.

These traces can be found especially near places where bedbugs have their shelters, such as bed frames, mattresses, curtain folds or cracks in the walls. Their presence can also be noticed by the characteristic unpleasant smell. Recognising bedbugs requires a thorough inspection of the apartment, so it is worth being alert to all these signs.

Check also: Bed bugs – how to recognise them, what they are and how to get rid of them?

Typical places where bed bugs hide

Typical places for bed bugs to hide in a house are where they have easy access to their human hosts and where they can hide well from the residents’ view. Most often, bed bugs can be found in the bedroom, near the places where the household members spend most of their time sleeping and resting. Bedbugs in the bedroom usually hide in mattresses, bed frames and in the gaps between the floorboards and the wall. These are ideal hiding places because they ensure their proximity to the host and the possibility of hiding quickly.

When searching for bedbugs, it is also worth paying special attention to upholstered furniture, such as sofas and armchairs, where bedbugs can easily hide in the fabrics. They also often hide in the folds of curtains, behind paintings on the walls or in cracks in the wallpaper. Bedbugs are very good at hiding their presence, which is why a thorough inspection of these areas is essential. Identifying where the bedbugs are hiding will allow you to effectively control them and restore peace and quiet to your home.

Why use the help of a specialist?

When you decide to hire a professional to get rid of the bedbugs, you can be sure that the problem will be solved effectively and professionally. Professionals not only have knowledge about the characteristic traces of bedbugs and their typical hiding places, but also have access to modern methods and means that eliminate these troublesome pests quickly and effectively.

The benefits of hiring a bedbug control specialist include:

• Effective identification of bedbug hiding places and their droppings, which allows for the precise application of control measures.
• Access to professional, safe for household members, and effective preparations and strategies for removing bedbugs.
• Expertise in recognising even the subtle signs of a bedbug infestation and their unpleasant smell.
• Professional advice on preventing bedbugs from reappearing in the future.

With this kind of help, we eliminate the risk of mistakes and