One of the best ways to identify a pest infestation is by looking for droppings. Bed bugs are no exception, and finding feces on a mattress is a good indication that they’ve invaded the home.

Fecal spotting is usually found in the following places:

• The seams of a mattress
• Box spring frames
• On or behind the headboard
• Along baseboards near the edge of the carpet

At times, bed bug droppings can look similar to those of other pests, including cockroaches. One of the easiest ways to tell the difference is to look for additional evidence such as shed skins, hatched eggs, or the presence of blood.