Finding tiny, pale, oval-shaped eggs on your bedding? Don’t panic—but don’t ignore it either! Here’s how to identify the culprit and take action fast.
Common Culprits (& What Their Eggs Look Like)
1. Bed Bugs 🚨 (Most Likely!)
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Eggs: Tiny (1mm), pearly white, sticky clusters in seams/folds.
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Signs: Rust-colored stains (crushed bugs), itchy bites in lines.
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Action: Bag bedding, wash in hot water + dryer on high heat. Call pest control.
2. Fleas 🐶
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Eggs: Tiny (0.5mm), white, fall off pets/fabric easily.
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Signs: Black « pepper » (flea dirt), pets scratching.
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Action: Vacuum daily, treat pets with vet-approved meds.
3. Carpet Beetles 🐞
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Eggs: Tiny, fuzzy, near fabric edges.
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Signs: Holes in clothes, larvae (hairy worms).
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Action: Freeze infested items for 48 hours.
4. Moths (Clothes or Pantry) 🦋
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Eggs: Grain-like, stuck to fibers or food packages.
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Signs: Webbing in closets, larvae in flour/cereal.
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Action: Seal food, use cedar blocks in closets.
