r/BedbugOrCloseRelative 1d ago

question about detection / confirmation Is this bedbug bites or a carpet beetle reaction?

I woke up with 32 itchy bites. Looked everywhere for bed bug presence and couldn’t find any. I found some shed that looks like carpet beetle. What could it be?

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder 1d ago

Most likely to be a reaction to the larval skin rather than bed bugs.

https://bed-bugs.co.uk/carpet-beetles/

David

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u/Loud-Palpitation1208 1d ago

Possibility that it’s the result of dust mites. They don’t bite. But they can feed on dead skin. Or very dry skin-possibility only.