Bed Bug Feces

How can you spot bed bug feces?

Learning how to spot bed bug poop is much easier than you might think.

They leave behind droppings and sometimes you don’t even know it’s there.

That is because unless you know what you’re looking for you might not realize it’s bed bug feces.

Bedbugs like to hide during the day and are famous for emerging during the night when you are sleeping.

When you are waking up with red welts that resemble mosquito bites.

You might wonder what’s biting you.

If the bites are in clusters of three or four are in rows of three or four it’s a good indication that you have bedbugs.

That being said bed bug droppings are a clear indication that their presence is nearby.

The bedbug feces consist of digested blood.

That is why they no longer red in color when they dry.

The bedbug droppings will be dark and rust-colored sometimes even appear black.

And are about the size of a small dot from a marker.

Bed bug droppings do not smell.

And that is one reason you might not know that what you’re looking at is actually bed bug poop.

The smell of bed bugs feces is nothing like the smell of animal feces or human.

However, bedbugs do give off an odor that most would describe as musty.

Some also describe the smell as moldy or mildew.

Can Bed Bug Poop Smear?

Bed bugs are a common problem in many parts of the world. They usually hide in the cracks and crevices of furniture, bedding and other soft surfaces. They can be difficult to find and it is often hard to tell if you have bed bugs or not.

The best way to identify if you have bed bugs is by inspecting your mattress for fecal droppings, which will be brown or black spots on your mattress. If there are no fecal droppings, then it is likely that the spot is just dirt or a stain from spilled food.

Unfortunately, when bed bugs dry out or remain for a certain amount of time, they leave behind some residue that stains like any animal waste.

If you have evidence of bedbugs in your mattress, it is best to discard the mattress as soon as possible. You can also use an industrial cleaner or bleach to clean it and dispose of the liquid afterwards.

You could try using a damp cloth as well, and then apply dish soap onto the cloth and let it soak.

Are There Bed Bugs If You Only Find Dropping?

It’s definitely a possibility that you do indeed have bed bugs even if you are only finding droppings.

Bed bugs can go months without being detected, which can lead to large infestations.

If you can’t see the infestation and found droppings, check the following:

Under the bed corners
Yourr Box spring
Check the box spring frame
Mattress
Bedroom furniture
Lift your mattress and check under the frame

Bed bugs are an annoying pest, posing a potential health risk and ruining property.

If you have additional questions about bed bug feces let us know in the comments.

Can You Smell Bed Bug Feces?

The poop of bed bugs is different because it is digested blood. It has a distinctive rusty smell to it which is unlike that of other animal poops.

If you notice spots on your bed, they might not be droppings left behind by bed bugs.

Bed bug stains can be removed from surfaces by washing with water and soap solution, however fecal stains will not simply wipe away.

However, you can clean up bed bug fecas matter by taking a warm cloth and a small amount of dish soap to the area that is stained.

You first need to wet the area before applying a detergent that loosens the feces from the fibers.

Bed bugs don’t leave droppings or bite, so it can be difficult to see if you have bed bugs or not. However, their eggs will reveal a bed bug infestation in the area they have been.

How To Find Bed Bug Feces

Below are common places to find bedbug feces:

Check around and near your bed
Pull covers off your mattress and check your mattress
Search near edges of your fitted sheets
Check cracks and crevices of your bed
Inspect mattress edges that are sewn together

How To Clean Bed Bug Feces

Cleaning up after bedbug poop is disgusting but it doesn’t require a lot of expense.

All that you need is dish soap a sponge and a little elbow grease.

First, make sure to soak the material to loosen the feces from your fiber.

If the bed bug feces has stain deep into the fabric you may need to steam clean The affected area.

Another method is to use hydrogen peroxide treatment which also acts as an odorizer.

If you want to use hydrogen peroxide just follow the directions on the label.

Make sure to dilute it properly for the correct concentration.

Fortunately, you won’t smell the bed bug droppings.

And the bed bug feces will not smear either.

What Are The Signs You Have Bed Bugs?

Below are five signs you might have bed bugs:

#1. Bed Bug Bites-

The first indication of bedbugs is getting bites on your skin.

Sometimes the bites start out small so you might not pay attention to them.

Although over time you may get more bites on your legs, arms, and neck.

As well as other parts of your body.

#2. Bed Bug Feces –

As noted earlier in this article if you have bed bug feces that is a sure sign you have bedbugs.

They usually leave streaks on your bed or your sheets and of course pillowcases too.

And you can find them in any place you spend a large period of time.

Such as your bedrooms or furniture.

#3. Funny smells –

Although bedbug feces doesn’t smell.

Bedbugs do you leave an odor.

The smells as described as dirty or musty.

And similar to the smell to that of a gym locker room.

#4. You See Bed Bugs –

The most obvious sign is that you actually see bed bugs.

It’s not common to spot them because bedbugs are excellent at hiding.

They have flat oval-shaped bodies that can easily fit into small spaces.

#5. Bloodstains –

Another sign that you have bedbugs is noticing bloodstains.

If you notice these stains quickly you will see that they are red.

And sometimes a mixture of red and black.

Although it’s more common to see them when they have turned brown.

Places that are common to find bed bug blood stains are on pillowcases, mattress, and box springs.

Conclusion

If you are finding beg bug feces.

That is a sure sign of bedbugs.

In order to prevent an infestation.

You should act quickly and eliminate all the bedbugs from your home immediately.

Bedbugs can rapidly travel throughout your home and create a serious problem for you.

If you need to get rid of bedbugs.

You can learn more about the bed bug spray I used here.

It explains how I got rid of bedbugs on my own.

And if you want to hire an exterminator.

There is a list of pest control technicians with 24-hour service here.

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