Those Tiny Balls in Your Bed? Here’s What They Really Are (And Why It’s Probably NOT Stink Bug Eggs)

white or pale yellow, about the size of a grain of rice. They move (slowly) when first expelled.

How to tell: Place a suspected segment on a damp white paper towel. If it turns reddish-brown, it’s flea dirt. If it looks like a flat rice grain and moves slightly, it’s a tapeworm segment.

What to do: Check your pets for fleas. Take them to the vet. Wash all bedding in hot water. Vacuum thoroughly.

6. Carpet Beetle Larvae Sheddings
   What they are: The cast skins or fecal pellets of carpet beetle larvae.

What they look like: Tiny, oval, bristly-looking casings. They’re not perfectly round like pills—they have a distinct shape.

Where they come from: Carpet beetles live in carpets, upholstery, and closets. Their shed skins can end up in beds.

Solution: Vacuum thoroughly, especially along baseboards and under furniture. Wash all fabrics.

What About Bed Bug Eggs?
Bed bug eggs are: