A small brown insect on your bed does not automatically mean you have bed bugs. Carpet beetles, particularly their larvae, are sometimes mistaken for bed bugs because they can appear in bedrooms, bedding, and furniture. Their shed skins can also be confused with evidence of a bed bug infestation.

The most useful distinction is the insect's physical structure. An adult bed bug has a flattened, broadly oval body with visible abdominal segments and no functional wings. An adult carpet beetle has a harder, more rounded body with wing covers. If the insect looks like a tiny brown caterpillar covered in bristles, it may be a carpet beetle larva. Young bed bugs, called nymphs, resemble small versions of adults and do not have the hairy, elongated body of carpet beetle larvae.

The surrounding evidence helps narrow down the possibilities. Bed bugs may leave dark fecal spotting, pale cast skins, and eggs around their hiding places. Carpet beetle larvae are more often associated with bristly shed skins and damage to susceptible materials such as wool, animal hair, feathers, and natural-fiber upholstery. Neither a skin rash nor the location of one unidentified insect is enough to confirm an infestation. The following identification process focuses on the evidence you can actually examine.

Bed Bugs vs. Carpet Beetles: How to Tell the Difference

Before moving furniture or applying insecticides, examine the object you found. A phone photograph taken with good lighting may reveal details that were difficult to see at first.

These are identification clues. Some other household insects have similar features, and damaged specimens can be difficult to recognize.

If you can safely collect the insect, place it in a small sealed container. Include a millimeter ruler or another scale reference when photographing it. Take one picture from directly above and another from the side. The top view can show body segments or wing covers, while the side view makes differences in body shape easier to see.

Do carpet beetles look like bed bugs?

Adult carpet beetles and adult bed bugs may appear similar when seen from a distance. Both are small, can be brown, and have an oval outline. Their anatomy becomes noticeably different under magnification.

What an adult bed bug looks like

The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, is a true bug belonging to the order Hemiptera. Adults are typically around 5–7 millimeters long, although measurements vary. Their body is broadly oval and flattened before feeding. One useful feature is the abdomen. Viewed from above, a bed bug's abdomen has visible transverse segments. Its six legs project outward from the body, and its head is relatively small. Bed bugs have reduced wing structures but lack functional wings, so they cannot fly.

Feeding can change a bed bug's appearance. The abdomen expands after a blood meal, making the insect appear fuller, longer, and darker. A photograph showing an unfed adult may therefore look different from an insect that has recently fed. Bed bug nymphs have the same basic shape, although they are much smaller and often pale or translucent before feeding. What to examine: Look for a flattened body, abdominal segments, and the absence of hardened wing covers. Do not identify an insect as a bed bug simply because it is reddish-brown.

The EPA's bed bug identification guidance includes photographs showing the body structure and scale of adult bed bugs.

What an adult carpet beetle looks like

Carpet beetles belong to the family Dermestidae. Several species occur in homes, and their appearance varies enough that one photograph cannot represent all of them. The varied carpet beetle, Anthrenus verbasci, is typically about 2–3 millimeters long. It has a rounded body with irregular markings made up of white, brown, and yellowish scales. Those scales can wear away as the insect ages, leaving an adult that appears mostly dark.

Furniture carpet beetles, Anthrenus flavipes, are also rounded and often mottled. Black carpet beetles, Attagenus unicolor, have a darker, more elongated oval body. A black carpet beetle may not have the familiar patterned appearance people expect from carpet beetle photographs. A useful feature shared by these adult beetles is the presence of hardened wing covers called elytra. The covers meet along the center of the back, often producing a visible lengthwise line. Bed bugs do not have these beetle-style wing covers.

Adult carpet beetles can fly, although you may find one walking rather than flying. They commonly appear near windows because adults are attracted to light. What to examine: Look for a hard, convex body and the seam between the wing covers. Be aware that black carpet beetles and older varied carpet beetles may lack obvious contrasting markings.

Does the size of the insect identify it?

Size helps when combined with anatomy, but it is unreliable on its own. An adult carpet beetle may be smaller than an adult bed bug. However, newly hatched bed bug nymphs are only about 1–1.5 millimeters long, so they can be smaller than many carpet beetles. A very small insect is therefore not automatically a carpet beetle, and an insect measuring several millimeters is not automatically a bed bug.

If you are comparing two online photographs, check whether they were photographed at the same scale. A highly magnified carpet beetle can look much larger than a bed bug photographed from farther away.

Bed bug or carpet beetle larvae: How to identify the young insects

The difference between young bed bugs and carpet beetle larvae is particularly useful because their bodies have different structures. Bed bugs develop through nymphal stages. Carpet beetles undergo complete metamorphosis, which includes a larval and pupal stage.

Bed bug nymphs: Tiny versions of adult bed bugs

Bed bugs pass through five nymphal stages before becoming adults. A newly hatched nymph is very small and pale, often making it difficult to spot against white or light-colored surfaces. Like an adult bed bug, a nymph has six legs and a flattened, oval body. Its segmented abdomen becomes easier to recognize as it grows. After feeding, the blood inside a young nymph may be visible through its partly translucent body.

Each nymphal stage requires a molt. Blood feeding is necessary for development, so growing nymphs may be found near suitable hosts and the hiding places used by other bed bugs. A bed bug nymph does not resemble a caterpillar. It has no coat of long bristles and does not pass through a worm-like larval stage.

Finding a nymph with recognizable bed bug features is useful evidence because it indicates that a young bed bug is present. Finding several developmental stages together can provide additional information about reproduction, although it cannot establish the exact age of an infestation.

Carpet beetle larvae: Brown, bristly insects

Carpet beetle larvae often resemble tiny hairy caterpillars. Depending on the species, the body may be elongated, tapered, or slightly wider toward the rear. Varied carpet beetle larvae have alternating lighter and darker body bands, dense hairs, and noticeable hair tufts near the rear. Black carpet beetle larvae are generally more elongated and may have a prominent tuft of longer hairs at the end. Also, their hairs are useful identification features, but the pattern varies between species.

Carpet beetle larvae develop in places that contain suitable food. This may include wool clothing, felt, feather-filled items, old insect remains, or accumulations of animal hair. Larvae can remain hidden in undisturbed locations for long periods.

The larvae may also wander away from their food source before pupating. Finding one on a wall or beside a bed does not establish that it was feeding at that location.

According to the University of California's carpet beetle guidance, the larval stage can last considerably longer than the adult stage. Development varies by species and environmental conditions.

What if you find a hairy insect in your mattress?

First, examine whether the insect has a bristly, elongated body. That appearance would be inconsistent with a bed bug nymph and may indicate a carpet beetle larva or another insect larva. Next, check the surrounding materials. Some mattresses and upholstered items contain animal-based stuffing. Other mattresses collect lint, pet hair, or debris along seams and underneath the frame. A carpet beetle larva found on a mattress might have been wandering from a nearby source. It could also be associated with suitable materials within or around the bed. Finding the larva does not tell you which explanation is correct.

Inspect the bed's construction and nearby textiles for additional larvae, shed skins, or damaged material. If the specimen has recognizable carpet beetle features, focus on locating its food source before considering a treatment.

Bed bug or carpet beetle shell: What did you actually find?

People often discover discarded skins before they find a live insect. These remains can be particularly informative because they preserve recognizable features of the insect's body.

A cast skin is the outer covering left after an immature insect molts. An eggshell, a dead adult, and a cast skin are separate forms of evidence.

Identifying a bed bug cast skin

Bed bug nymphs leave an empty outer covering after each molt. The cast skin usually retains the outline of the insect, including the head, abdomen, and legs. The skin is pale yellowish or tan, with a thin, translucent appearance. Sizes vary because each nymphal stage is larger than the previous one.

Under magnification, you may be able to see the six legs and segmented abdomen. An intact cast skin resembles a hollow bed bug rather than a long, hairy fragment. Bed bug cast skins may be found in mattress seams, beneath mattress tags, around headboards, or inside protected furniture joints. They can also appear in other hiding places when activity extends beyond the bed.

A cast skin found together with correctly identified bed bugs, eggs, or characteristic fecal spots carries more diagnostic value than an isolated unidentified fragment.

Identifying a carpet beetle larval skin

Carpet beetle larval skins have a different appearance. They are generally brown, elongated, and covered with hairs or bristles. Depending on the species, the skin may show clear body bands and a tuft of longer hairs. It can resemble a small dried caterpillar. You may find several skins near the same food source because larvae molt repeatedly during development. Closets, wool rugs, stored fabrics, upholstered furniture, and undisturbed debris can contain these remains.

The bristles are especially useful for identification. A hollow insect-shaped shell with recognizable legs points in a different direction from a long, fuzzy larval skin.

Does finding an old shell mean the insects are still there?

No reliable assessment of current activity can be made from one old shell alone. Bed bug cast skins can remain after the insects are removed or treated. Carpet beetle larval skins may also persist long after their source population has disappeared.

The next step is to look for live insects and other evidence in the immediate area. Consider whether additional specimens or fresh signs appear over time. For suspected bed bugs, a professional inspection can help determine whether the finding is historical or part of current activity.

Bed bug bites vs. carpet beetle rash: Why skin symptoms cause confusion

Itching may prompt someone to inspect their bedroom, but the appearance of a skin reaction is a poor method of identifying an insect.

The biology explains why.

Bed bugs pierce the skin and feed on blood

Bed bugs use specialized mouthparts to feed on blood. Their bites can cause itching, raised welts, or localized swelling, but reactions differ considerably between individuals. According to the CDC, some people have no visible reaction. Others develop marks that resemble mosquito or flea bites. Visible symptoms may also take time to appear.

The popular idea that three marks in a row prove bed bug bites is unreliable. Bed bug bites can appear in different arrangements, and similar patterns may result from other causes. Skin marks cannot reliably establish the species, the number of insects present, or the extent of an infestation.

Carpet beetles do not bite people

Carpet beetle larvae do not feed on blood. However, their hairs can cause contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.

Penn State Extension documents reactions associated with hairs from several dermestid beetle groups. Symptoms may include itching and raised skin lesions that can resemble insect bites.

The hairs can remain in fabrics or dust after a larva has moved away. Contact with a discarded larval skin may therefore be relevant to the irritation.

This creates an identification problem: someone may notice itchy marks after sleeping and assume that an insect has bitten them, even though the irritation could have another cause.

The presence of carpet beetle larvae does not establish that they caused a particular rash. A clinician should assess persistent, worsening, or concerning symptoms.

See Penn State Extension's carpet beetle dermatitis reference for the documented relationship between larval hairs and skin reactions.

What if you wake up itchy but cannot find any insects?

Check for physical evidence before drawing conclusions about the source of the irritation.

Inspect the mattress seams and nearby furniture for live bed bugs, cast skins, eggs, or characteristic fecal spotting. Examine bedding and adjacent textiles for carpet beetle larvae or bristly remains.

If you find no evidence, you have not confirmed either insect. Low-level bed bug activity can be difficult to detect, but unexplained itching alone is insufficient evidence for a bed bug treatment.

A healthcare professional can investigate the skin symptoms separately from any pest inspection. This is especially important when a reaction is severe or continues despite the absence of confirmed insect activity.

What do stains, eggs, and damaged fabrics tell you?

The material around an insect may help identify the source, but evidence needs to be interpreted carefully.

Dark spots around bed seams

Bed bug fecal marks are produced from digested blood. On absorbent materials, the liquid may soak into the surface and resemble small dark ink marks. These spots are often found near bed bug hiding locations.

The University of Minnesota notes that characteristic bed bug fecal deposits are absorbed into some surfaces rather than behaving like loose dust that can simply be brushed away. However, dark spotting alone is not confirmation. Mold, dirt, ink, and other stains can resemble insect evidence. The location and presence of additional identifiable signs matter. A cluster of characteristic spots alongside live bed bugs or cast skins is much more informative than a single black mark on a sheet.

Our existing guide explains seven signs to check when you suspect bed bugs, including how evidence should be assessed together.

Small pale eggs near furniture joints

Bed bug eggs are tiny, approximately 1 millimeter long, and generally whitish. They may be attached to protected surfaces in hiding places. At this size, ordinary household debris can be mistaken for an egg. An unidentified white speck cannot establish that bed bugs are reproducing.

Carpet beetles also lay small eggs, generally near materials suitable for larval development. Homeowners are more likely to recognize carpet beetle larvae or their shed skins than identify the eggs correctly. If you find tiny eggs or possible eggs, photograph their location before disturbing them. An inspection of the surrounding area may provide the context needed for identification.

Irregular damage to wool, rugs, or clothing

Carpet beetle larvae can feed on materials of animal origin. Wool, fur, feathers, hair, and some other natural materials are susceptible.

Damage may develop in concealed areas, particularly where garments or rugs remain undisturbed. A stored wool sweater may have damaged patches beneath folds. A rug may have feeding damage along its underside or edge. Synthetic fibers are generally unsuitable as food for carpet beetle larvae, although mixed textiles, stains, animal hair, and accumulated debris can provide suitable material nearby.

Do not assume every hole in clothing was caused by carpet beetles. Clothes moths and ordinary wear can also damage fabrics. Finding a larva or recognizable bristly cast skin beside the damaged material provides a stronger connection than the damage alone.

Can carpet beetles leave droppings?

Yes. Carpet beetle larvae can leave small fecal pellets near feeding areas. UC IPM describes pellets that may be around the size of a grain of salt. These deposits are different from the absorbed dark spotting associated with bed bugs. However, the appearance of small particles alone is not enough to make a reliable identification. If you find pellets near damaged wool or feather-filled material, inspect the area for larvae or their cast skins.

Where to search depends on the evidence you found

The most efficient inspection starts near the original finding. Searching an entire house without a reason can make it difficult to understand where the evidence came from.

If you found a suspicious insect on the bed

Start with the mattress seams, piping, tags, and bed-frame joints. Examine the headboard, box spring, and nearby furniture. The EPA identifies these protected locations as common bed bug hiding areas. Bed bugs can also occur beyond the bed, particularly when activity is more widespread.

Pay attention to narrow gaps rather than examining only exposed fabric. A visible mattress surface may look clean even when insects are hiding in the frame. If you find an insect that clearly matches bed bug anatomy, contain the specimen and arrange identification or inspection before disturbing additional furniture.

If you found a hairy larva in a closet

Inspect the materials stored in that closet. Wool clothing, felt, feather-filled items, and natural-fiber upholstery may provide suitable food. Examine folds, storage boxes, shelf corners, and places where lint or pet hair collects. Look for more larvae or cast skins. Inspect susceptible fabrics for damaged areas, particularly in locations that remain undisturbed.

If evidence is concentrated around one item, isolate the item for appropriate cleaning while inspecting surrounding storage to determine whether other materials are affected.

If you found a beetle on a windowsill

An adult carpet beetle may have entered from outdoors. Adult beetles are attracted to light, and finding an occasional one near a window does not automatically establish an indoor breeding population. The University of Minnesota and UC IPM both note that small numbers of adult carpet beetles do not necessarily indicate a household infestation. Identify the adult first. If carpet beetles continue appearing or larvae are discovered, inspect nearby fabrics and potential larval food sources. A single adult beetle on a window is not sufficient evidence to justify treating an entire house.

If you found a shell beneath a rug

Examine the shell before deciding what it means. A long, bristly larval skin is consistent with carpet beetle activity. Check the rug's underside, edges, and nearby lint accumulations for additional evidence. Rugs containing wool or animal-hair materials may be particularly relevant. A pale, flattened skin with the recognizable shape of a bed bug warrants inspection of nearby resting and sleeping areas as well. The shell's appearance matters more than the fact that it was found beneath a rug.

How to inspect your bedroom without making the situation worse

You can collect useful identification evidence without dismantling the entire room.

Begin by recording where the suspicious insect or material was found. Photograph it before moving anything. If possible, capture the insect in a sealed container and label it with the date and room. Use a flashlight to examine the immediate area. For suspected bed bugs, look at mattress piping, headboard joints, and nearby furniture seams. For suspected carpet beetles, examine susceptible fabrics and undisturbed materials.

Pay attention to whether evidence appears concentrated in one location or occurs across several areas. This information may help a professional determine what to inspect next. Avoid immediately carrying a suspicious mattress or upholstered chair through the house. If bed bugs are present, unnecessary movement of belongings could complicate efforts to contain and assess the activity.

Do not apply random insecticides or use household space heaters to treat a suspected infestation. The EPA warns against unsafe pesticide applications and improvised heating methods. If a bed bug is positively identified, stop unnecessary disturbance and arrange the next inspection or control steps. Searching aggressively through every piece of furniture may dislodge insects without giving you additional useful information.

Can bed bugs and carpet beetles live in the same home?

Yes. These insects have different feeding requirements, so their presence is not mutually exclusive. A house can contain carpet beetle larvae in stored textiles while bed bugs occupy concealed areas near sleeping locations. The presence of one type does not explain all unidentified insects or skin symptoms in the property. For example, identifying a carpet beetle larva in a closet does not establish that an insect discovered near a mattress is also a carpet beetle.

Each specimen should be assessed on its own features. When several different-looking insects are found, collect separate samples and record their locations. This prevents a correct identification of one insect from becoming an unsupported explanation for everything else in the home.

How can you tell whether an infestation is active?

The word infestation is sometimes applied to any insect sighting. For household pest assessment, it is more useful to distinguish an isolated introduction, historical evidence, and current activity. A single adult carpet beetle near a window may have arrived from outdoors. Live larvae associated with damaged fabrics and repeated cast skins provide stronger evidence that carpet beetles are developing indoors. For bed bugs, a confirmed live insect warrants further investigation. Finding live nymphs, eggs, and characteristic activity around hiding locations can indicate an established population.

An old cast skin alone cannot establish current activity. Likewise, finding several signs does not provide a reliable way to calculate the exact number of insects or how many weeks they have been present. The distribution of confirmed evidence matters when assessing the extent of a problem. Bed Bugs Undercover explains this in its article on early versus established bed bug infestations.

How to get rid of carpet beetles after confirming the source

Carpet beetle management starts with finding where larvae are feeding. It may be a stored wool item, an upholstered piece containing animal-based materials, or a concealed accumulation of pet hair and dead insects. Vacuum the affected areas thoroughly, paying attention to rug edges, furniture undersides, shelves, and gaps where debris collects. Dispose of vacuum contents promptly because they may contain insects or eggs.

Wash suitable affected items according to their care instructions, using appropriate hot-water laundering where the fabric permits, or arrange dry cleaning. Inspect adjacent items before returning clean clothing to storage. Badly infested materials may need to be discarded when they cannot be cleaned effectively. Once items are pest-free, sealed storage can reduce further exposure. Also investigate less obvious sources. Old bird or rodent nests, spider webs containing dead insects, and concealed animal debris can support carpet beetle development. The important step is locating the source rather than repeatedly treating whichever room contains a wandering larva. UC IPM states that insecticides are often unnecessary when infested material and suitable food sources are removed. When an insecticide is needed, it must be labeled for the pest and location. Clothing and bedding should not be sprayed with insecticides.

What if carpet beetles keep returning after cleaning?

Repeated adult sightings may mean insects are entering from outside, or they may indicate an indoor source that has not yet been located. Repeated larval sightings are more useful for investigating indoor development. Inspect the areas around those sightings and determine whether susceptible material or concealed debris is present. A quick surface cleaning may miss larvae beneath furniture, within difficult-to-access upholstery, or in storage that has remained closed for months. Record where subsequent insects appear rather than assuming that every sighting has the same source.

What changes when the insect is a bed bug?

Bed bugs require a different treatment approach because their feeding and hiding behavior differ from carpet beetles. Cleaning infested fabrics and vacuuming accessible insects can be useful parts of a bed bug control plan, but they may not reach the insects hidden inside furniture joints and protected structural spaces. Treatment decisions should follow a confirmed identification and an assessment of the infested areas.

Bed Bugs Undercover provides professional bed bug treatment services, including conventional pesticide treatment, thermal heat treatment, Aprehend biopesticide treatment, and combination approaches. Each method has different requirements. Professional heat treatment depends on achieving lethal temperatures where the insects and eggs are hiding. Conventional treatment relies on appropriate product placement and may require follow-up visits to address remaining activity. Before choosing a method, review our comparison of heat versus chemical bed bug treatment.

Can carpet beetle treatment remove bed bugs?

Do not assume that a treatment intended for carpet beetles will control bed bugs. Vacuuming fabrics or removing damaged wool can reduce carpet beetle activity when the food source has been identified. Those actions do not provide a complete treatment for bed bugs hidden in other areas.

Similarly, applying a bed bug pesticide program to a room will not necessarily address carpet beetle larvae developing inside a separate, untreated source. Confirm the insect and its distribution before deciding what needs treatment.

How did the insects enter the house?

Bed bugs are frequently introduced through infested belongings. Luggage, bags, clothing, and furniture can carry insects from one property to another. Secondhand beds, couches, and upholstered chairs deserve particular attention because they contain protected seams and joints.

Our article on checking used furniture for bed bugs in Kingsport explains which parts of an item require closer inspection before bringing it home. Carpet beetles may arrive as flying adults through windows or doors. They can also be brought indoors on cut flowers or affected household materials. Adult carpet beetles commonly feed on pollen outdoors, while larvae develop where suitable food exists. The introduction route cannot usually be established from one insect, but knowing the possible sources can help determine where further inspection is worthwhile.

When is a professional bed bug inspection worth requesting?

Consider a professional inspection when an insect has features consistent with a bed bug and you cannot confidently identify it, or when you find multiple forms of suspicious evidence in sleeping or resting areas.

An inspection can help identify the insect, assess hiding places, and determine whether current activity is present. If bed bugs are confirmed, the extent and distribution of activity can guide the treatment recommendation. This is particularly relevant in apartments and other multi-unit properties where the location of confirmed activity may affect which adjoining areas need assessment.

Bed Bugs Undercover provides inspection and monitoring services and treatment for confirmed bed bug problems. The company serves communities throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, including Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, and Bristol, VA.

If you have an identifiable specimen or photographs, preserve them for the inspection. Explain where the evidence was found and whether any insecticides or cleaning treatments have already been used. Bed Bugs Undercover can be reached at (423) 534-9771 to discuss a suspected bed bug problem and arrange an appropriate inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 I found one carpet beetle on my bed. Do I have an infestation?

One adult carpet beetle does not establish an infestation. Adults may enter from outdoors and appear in bedrooms without developing there. Identify the beetle and inspect nearby susceptible fabrics if other evidence is present. Live larvae and their associated feeding sites are more informative than a single adult sighting.

Q.2 Can carpet beetles make holes in synthetic mattresses?

Carpet beetle larvae generally do not feed on clean synthetic fibers. However, a mattress may contain animal-based materials or collect debris that supports larvae. Inspect the construction and surrounding materials rather than assuming the outer fabric is being eaten.

Q.3 Can a bed bug nymph be mistaken for a carpet beetle larva?

It can happen when an insect is viewed briefly, but their body structures are different. Bed bug nymphs are flattened, six-legged insects resembling small adults. Carpet beetle larvae are usually elongated and bristly. A clear photograph of an intact specimen is often more useful than size alone.

Q.4 Do carpet beetle larvae crawl into beds?

Carpet beetle larvae can occur in or near beds, particularly when suitable food material is present. Some larvae also wander away from their feeding source. A larva on a mattress does not establish where it developed. Examine nearby textiles and furniture for additional evidence.

Q.5 Are brown carpet beetle shells dangerous to touch?

Some carpet beetle larval hairs can irritate sensitive skin. Avoid handling bristly remains with bare fingers if you are prone to irritation. Collect them with a suitable tool or container and clean the affected area appropriately.

Q.6 Can bed bugs and carpet beetles cause the same type of rash?

Skin reactions can look similar, although their causes differ. Bed bugs feed on blood and may cause bite reactions. Carpet beetle larval hairs can cause contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals. The appearance of a rash cannot reliably identify the cause, so persistent or concerning symptoms should be evaluated medically.

Conclusion: Identify the insect before deciding on treatment

If you find a suspicious insect in your bedroom, start by examining its body and the evidence around it. A flattened insect with a segmented abdomen may be a bed bug, while a rounded beetle with hard wing covers or a hairy, elongated larva may indicate carpet beetles. Shed skins can provide further clues, especially when their shape and texture are still recognizable.

Finding one insect or an old shell does not necessarily mean you have an active infestation. Check the surrounding furniture and fabrics for live insects or additional evidence. If you find carpet beetle larvae, investigate the materials they may be feeding on. If the evidence points toward bed bugs, examine nearby sleeping areas and avoid moving potentially infested belongings between rooms.

If you cannot confidently identify what you've found, preserve the specimen or take clear photographs before attempting treatment.

Bed Bugs Undercover provides professional bed bug inspections and treatment in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, and surrounding communities in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. If you suspect bed bug activity, contact Bed Bugs Undercover or call (423) 534-9771 to discuss an inspection.