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Is this evidence of bed bugs? #925716
Asked March 09, 2026, 3:53 PM EDT
Hi I am going that you can tell me if this is evidence of bed bugs! It looks like it based on the photos online but I thought asking the experts would be a good way to be sure!! I am pregnant and want to make sure that the problem is taken care of if that’s what it is!! Thank you so much and thank you for this service is so helpful!!!
Adams County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
The attached photos are not high enough resolution to make a determination. That material could very well be lint, dirt, bits of plastic or other material. Bed bug infestations are often accompanied by fecal depositions along the mattress seams, which I'm not seeing. If you cannot obtain a higher resolution image, you could bring your samples in person to your local extension office for examination. If you are in Denver, I would be your point of contact. If you're outside of Denver, I can connect you with the right person.
There is a method for bed bug detection known as bed isolation. See the fact sheet below on how to implement that. And let me know if you have further questions!
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/got_bed_bugs_make_your_bed_an_island
