Small red to reddish brown fecal spots on mattresses, upholstery or walls

Molt bed bug skins, their white, sticky eggs or empty eggshells

Red, itchy bite marks, especially on the legs, arms and other body parts exposed while sleeping

Very heavily infested areas may have a characteristically sweet odor

Although the actual bite of bed bugs is painless, most people develop an allergic reaction to the saliva (which also acts as a numbing agent) injected by the bug as it feeds. Swelling and itchy, red welts can be signs of a bed bug infestation. However, some people do not have reactions to bed bug bites at all. In addition, bites from other insects, such as mosquitoes, are often mistaken as bed bug bites. Unlike many other pests, bed bugs are not known to spread disease to humans.

If you notice signs of bed bugs or suspect you have a bed bug infestation,  you should contact PermaTreat Pest and Termite Control to confirm the infestation and recommend a course of treatment.