In Singapore, detecting bed bug infestations early on a couch can save you from bed bug infestation, discomfort, and costly treatment. The seams, cushions, and crevices of couches are common and favourite places to hide for these parasitic insects. Common signs include small black fecal spots, rust-colored stains, tiny white eggs, Shed exoskeletons, musty odor, and itchy bites after sitting on the couch.
Detecting early signs is important to use proper treatment and eradicate these bugs from your home. Isolate the couch from the house, vacuum thoroughly, and wash the removable clothes to eliminate the infestation.
Check the couches before bringing them home to prevent the bed bug infestation. Encase the couch to trap bed bugs inside. Do regular inspections and seek professional help for effective prevention.
7 Common Early Stage Signs of Bed Bugs on Couch
1. Small Black Fecal Spots in Seams or Cushions
One of the most telltale signs of bed bug infestation on a couch is fecal spots. These spots appear as small black or dark brown dots. You will find them on the seams of couch cushions. Besides, these spots can be found along seams, zippers, or under cushions. Use a flashlight to detect these dark spots. You will find the same signs on mattresses as well.
2. Rust-Colored Stains from Crushed Bed Bugs
Another obvious sign of bed bugs is rust-colored stains on the couch fabric. These stains occur when you crush the bugs accidentally while sitting or moving. Human blood fed by the bugs causes the stains. More staining indicates a full-blown infestation.
3. Tiny White Eggs or Eggshells (About 1mm)
Bed bug eggs are small in size and pearly white. You will find these grain-of-rice-like eggs on couch cracks, couch covers, and under the cushions. The eggs are sticky and adhere to surfaces, making it difficult to clean. Too many eggs indicate a heavy infestation and quick bug growth in the couch.
4. Shed Exoskeletons in Crevices
Bed bugs leave behind yellow skins or shed exoskeletons as they grow older. You will often find these insect skins in hiding spots, such as couch seams, zippers, and cracks in wooden furniture. These exoskeletons are the signs of growing baby bed bugs transitioning into their adult counterparts.
5. A Musty, Sweet Odor in the Fabric
Bed bugs release pheromones that generate an unpleasant, musty odor. This musty smell is another common sign of infestation. You will get the smell, especially if your room is enclosed. The smell gets stronger as the infestation worsens.
6. Live Bed Bugs in Seams, Zippers, or Under Cushions
Seeing live bed bugs is the obvious source of evidence for bed bug infestation. You will see reddish-brown, flat-bodied, and eye-spot-size adult bed bugs in cracks in couches, under cushions, couch seams, or even on the cushion cover. They come out from the hidden spots at night.
7. Unexplained Red, Itchy Bite Marks After Sitting
You will experience Bed bug bites when you sit on the couch. The bites may appear red, itchy bumps, zigzag lines, or clusters. The pattern differentiates bed bug bites from mosquito bites or spider bites.
What to do if you find Bed Bugs on the Couch
- Move the couch away from other furniture to prevent bed bugs from spreading.
- Vacuum the couch properly to remove bugs, eggs, and fecal matter from cracks, seams, and cushions.
- Wash removable cloth with soap and water and dry them under sunlight.
- Encase the couch to trap the bed bugs inside.
- Hire a professional to eradicate the bugs.
How to prevent bed bugs from the couch
- Inspect the hiding spots of secondhand furniture before bringing it home.
- Use bed bug encasement to trap the bed bug inside.
- Reduce clutter around the couch.
- Vacuum regularly.
- Keep the area clean.
- Hire pest control professionals if you see any signs of bed bugs.
Need Professional Help?
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