A tiny bug crawling across your sofa does not automatically mean you have bed bugs. Upholstered furniture can attract various insects, including bed bugs, carpet beetles, fleas, booklice, ants, and occasional outdoor visitors, so identification is the first step. Check cushion seams, folds, zippers, cracks, and the underside of the sofa, paying attention to the insect’s size, shape, color, and movement; fleas often jump, while bed bugs are typically small, flat, reddish-brown, and wingless. If you find a suspicious insect, take a clear photo or safely preserve it for identification, avoid random pesticides or risky home remedies, and consider professional pest control if you repeatedly find insects or signs of an infestation.
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