What to Do IMMEDIATELY
- Inspect your mattress and sheets for tiny black dots (droppings), pale eggs, or live bugs.
- Wash all bedding and clothes in hot water (60°C or above), then dry on high heat.
- Vacuum thoroughly, especially along baseboards, cracks, and around beds.
- Use bed bug interceptors under bed legs to trap them.
- Call a professional exterminator — DIY rarely works if the infestation is growing.
DON’T Do This
- Don’t sleep in another room (they’ll follow).
- Don’t throw away your mattress immediately (it could spread them).
- Don’t assume one bug = no problem.
Final Thought
If you’re seeing these more than once, you likely have an infestation starting. Catching it early is your best shot. I wish I hadn’t ignored the first one…
