How to Spot Bed Bugs vs Other Insects: Don't Get Fooled

Think you've got bed bugs in your Montreal apartment? Hold up—those creepy crawlies could be fleas, cockroaches, or even carpet beetles. Mistaking them means wasting time and cash on the wrong fix. Let's break down the differences so you can spot the real enemy, whether you're on the North Shore or South Shore.

Bed Bugs vs Fleas: The Jumpers vs the Climbers

Bed Bugs: Flat, oval, apple-seed sized (4-5mm), rusty-brown, no wings. They crawl, don't jump, and love hiding in mattress seams. Bites? Straight lines on your arms or legs.

Fleas: Tiny (1-3mm), dark, super jumpy—like flea circus pros. They thrive on pets and carpets, causing random itchy spots all over. Pro tip: If Fido's scratching like mad, it's probably fleas, not bed bugs crashing your North Shore pad.

Bed Bugs vs Cockroaches: The Sneaky Vampires vs the Kitchen Crashers

Bed Bugs: Silent bloodsuckers that only come out at night. No antennae drama, just straight-up mattress squatters. You'll see blood spots or black poop dots on sheets.

Cockroaches: Bigger (1-2 inches), shiny brown, with long antennae and a love for greasy kitchens. They scatter when you flip the light—think scurrying nightmares. Spotting roaches in your South Shore kitchen? That's a different war than bed bug bites.

Bed Bugs vs Carpet Beetles: The Fabric Munchers

Bed Bugs: Don't eat your stuff—they just sip blood. Look for eggs in cracks, not holes in your wool sweater.

Carpet Beetles: Round, colorful larvae that chew through carpets, clothes, and upholstery. Shed skins and tiny holes? Blame the beetles, not the bugs. Common mix-up in Montreal basements where both lurk.

Why Getting It Wrong Screws You Over

Wrong ID = wrong treatment. Spraying for fleas won't touch bed bug eggs, and chasing roaches ignores your itchy sheets. In humid Montreal summers, these mix-ups turn small problems into full infestations fast.

"I bombed for roaches, but the bites kept coming. Turns out it was bed bugs all along—wasted two weeks!" — Mike T., Laval homeowner

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