
Community identification
Bed Bug Excrement/Spotting
Cimex lectularius (Signs of)
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Cimicidae
- Size
- 1 - 3 mm per spot
Natural Habitat
Found in cracks and crevices, mattress seams, bed frames, and behind baseboards in human dwellings.
Diet & Feeding
Digested human blood; these spots are the fecal remains of the bed bug after a blood meal.
Behavior Patterns
Spots are often found in clusters near the bugs' hiding places or 'harborages.' They appear as dark or rusty-colored smears on fabric and surfaces.
Risks & Benefits
Indicates an active or past bed bug infestation. Bed bug bites can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress, but they are not known to transmit diseases to humans.