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Bugs in Bed? Weevils, Not Bed Bugs—Check for Stored Seeds/Grains

Photos of ~20 bugs on bed (dime-sized) in NY. Expert: not bed bugs—these are weevils (grain/seed weevils). See bed bug comparison.

Source: infested grain, seeds, or bean-bag filler. Find and discard/heat-treat (140°F) or freeze. Rarely, rodents cache grain in walls. Check under bed, in closets. No bed bug panic needed.

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