Case file / A01
BED BUGS.
Bites can cause irritation and distress; bites alone cannot confirm bed bugs.
Bed Bugs / Case under investigation
KNOWN FOR
Small insects that hide close to sleeping areas and feed on blood.
THE WARNING SIGNS
- Dark spotting or shed skins on mattress seams
- Live insects in bed frames
- Repeated unexplained bites after sleeping
Known hideouts
Mattress seams, bed frames, upholstery and nearby cracks.
Why it’s a problem
Sleep disruption, skin irritation and spread through luggage or furniture.
The verdict
Confirm identification, inspect adjoining hiding places and plan coordinated treatment with laundering and follow-up advice.
The court is open