Adults live six to 12 months and can survive for long periods of time without feeding. Signs of a bed bug infestation include finding small wingless bugs in cracks and crevices around the bed ...

As bed bugs grow, they shed their exoskeletons. In the bed bug life cycle, nymphs have a total of five molts, each leaving behind a larger skin. These tan-colored shells are often found in spots ...

You can learn more about the appearance of bed bugs throughout their life cycle on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website. Bed bugs feed on human blood, often when people are sleeping.