The classic bed bug bite pattern
Small, red, raised welts in a line or cluster of three — often called "breakfast, lunch and dinner" because each bite is one feeding by the same insect along the same patch of exposed skin overnight.
How they differ from flea bites
Flea bites are most common on ankles and lower legs, are usually single dots with a darker centre, and react within hours. Bed bug bites appear on any exposed skin (arms, shoulders, back), are larger and softer, and may take 1–3 days to react.
What bed bug bites don't prove on their own
Up to 30% of people show no skin reaction at all. A negative bite count is not a clean bill of health — only a torch-and-inspection of the mattress and bed frame is.
When to book an inspection
If you've seen welts in a line, fecal spotting on bedding, or shed skins anywhere near the bed — book today.
Call 0204 569 0701 for same-day inspection across Wimbledon SW19 and the wider Merton borough.