The telltale signs? Small dark spots on the fabric, tiny flakes of dead skin, or even very small white eggs. If you also notice unusual itching on the skin, it's best to investigate further.
But here's the good news: many other insects infest our sofas without being bed bugs. Among the common suspects are carpet beetles (small brown or black beetles), booklice (tiny and pale), ants, spiders, silverfish, and fleas. Each has its own characteristics. An insect that jumps? Probably a flea. Eight legs? A spider. Silvery and elongated? A silverfish.
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