Check for live bugs:

Bedbugs are usually found in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, and other furniture. Scrutinize the beds to check for live bugs or signs of their presence, such as black spots on mattresses or sheets.

Look for eggs and eggshells:

Bedbug eggs are tiny and difficult to spot, but you can look out for small white specks, which may be shells. Often they're found in crevices around furniture or near where people sleep.

Check your luggage when traveling:

When staying in a hotel room, inspect your bags before leaving and make sure there is no sign of bed bugs before bringing them back home with you – including any items purchased at the hotel gift shop!

Keep an eye out for bite marks:

Bedbug bites often leave behind red splotches on the skin due to allergic reactions from saliva released during feeding time – however, these aren't 100% consistent, so it's important not to rely solely on this method of detection.