\n| Stage<\/b><\/td>\n | Size<\/b><\/td>\n | Color<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Egg<\/span><\/td>\n | 1 mm<\/span><\/td>\n | White<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Nymph<\/span><\/td>\n | 1-4 mm<\/span><\/td>\n | Transparent to light brown<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Adult<\/span><\/td>\n | 5-7 mm<\/span><\/td>\n | Reddish-brown<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Adult bed bugs are flat, oval-shaped insects about the size of an apple seed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Signs of Bed Bugs in Hotel Rooms<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nEarly detection is critical.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
<\/span>Black Spots on Bedding<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese are bed bug droppings and often appear on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Mattress seams<\/span><\/li>\n
- Sheets<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pillowcases<\/span><\/li>\n
- Box springs<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>Blood Stains<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTiny rust-colored stains on linens may indicate crushed bed bugs after feeding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
<\/span>Shed Skins<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAs bed bugs mature, they shed their exoskeletons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
<\/span>Musty Odor<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHeavy infestations may produce a sweet, unpleasant smell.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
<\/span>Live Bed Bugs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLook around:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Mattress piping<\/span><\/li>\n
- Box spring corners<\/span><\/li>\n
- Headboards<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bed frames<\/span><\/li>\n
- Upholstered furniture<\/span><\/li>\n
- Curtains<\/span><\/li>\n
- Carpet edges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nBed bugs are experts at concealment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Common Hiding Spots<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2713 Mattress seams<\/span><\/p>\n\u2713 Box springs<\/span><\/p>\n\u2713 Headboards<\/span><\/p>\n\u2713 Nightstands<\/span><\/p>\n\u2713 Behind picture frames<\/span><\/p>\n\u2713 Electrical outlets<\/span><\/p>\n\u2713 Curtains<\/span><\/p>\n | | | |