Bed bugs
Small flat reddish insects that feed on blood at night and hide in beds and furniture joints.
Cimex lectularius
How to recognise it
- Rust-coloured spots and tiny dark dots on bedding
- Itchy bites in lines or clusters, often on arms and shoulders
- Live bugs along mattress seams and bed frames
Identification by description is a first guess. A photo or an inspection gives a reliable answer.