I spent a couple of nights at my friend’s previous apartment and saw these unusual bumps

January 6, 2026 by youssef

The apartment was quite old, and the mattress had clearly been used for years.

I inspected it thoroughly but didn’t see any obvious signs of insects. Even so, I decided to take preventive measures. I left the mattress out on the balcony in direct sunlight for an entire day and covered it with several layers of bedding before sleeping on it again. Unfortunately, the bites continued, and I had no option but to keep sleeping there for the rest of the week.

According to information from the NHS, bed bugs are very small insects that often hide in bedding or furniture. While their bites don’t pose serious health risks, they can be extremely itchy and uncomfortable.

Bed bug bites often cause irritation, disrupt sleep, and can easily be mistaken for bites from other insects. Many people don’t react to bed bug bites at all, which is why infestations can go unnoticed.

Some common signs that may suggest bed bug bites include—though reactions differ from person to person:

Small, red, itchy bumps – Bed bug bites usually show up as red, inflamed spots. While they don’t spread disease, persistent scratching can damage the skin and lead to infection.