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Side-by-side comparison of a carpet beetle larva and a bed bug. The larva is small, striped, and covered in bristly hairs, shown near wool fibres. The bed bug is flat, reddish-brown, and oval-shaped, lying next to a white bedsheet with faint blood spots. Neutral background with clear, realistic detail.

Carpet Beetle Larvae vs Bed Bug: How to Spot the Difference

Carpet beetle larvae and bed bugs are two very different pests — but in the middle of an itchy, sleepless week, they can seem exactly the same. One hides in your jumpers and rugs, the other waits until you’re asleep to feed. Both can leave your skin irritated, your home invaded, and your sanity tested. This guide shows you how to tell them apart at a glance, where they hide, the signs they leave behind, and the right way to get rid of them before they spread.