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It's the kind of discovery that takes your breath away in the middle of cleaning. You're vacuuming, you lift a cushion… and there, in a discreet corner of your sofa, tiny dark insects appear. Your heart races, the worst-case scenarios flash through your mind. Bed bugs? Really? Before you throw everything out the window, take a deep breath. Because not all insects look alike, and panic is often a bad advisor.
Bed bugs or not? Learn to recognize the enemy
The first thing to do is observe calmly. Bed bugs have very specific characteristics. They are small, flat, oval, reddish-brown in color, and about the size of an apple seed. They move slowly and prefer to remain hidden in seams, cracks, and dark corners. They are active at night.
