One morning, I noticed small white grains on the bedsheet and initially thought my husband had spilled rice.

But their shiny, oval shape made me pause—then one moved. They weren’t rice—they were bedbug eggs.

These eggs, about 1mm long and slightly shiny, are typically hidden in mattress seams or furniture cracks.

They hatch in 6 to 10 days and can lead to itchy bites, allergic reactions, and sleepless nights.

Bedbugs spread easily, often arriving via luggage, used furniture, or second-hand clothes. In apartments, they can quickly infest multiple units.

I acted immediately, following expert advice: deep-cleaned the room, vacuumed thoroughly and discarded the bag, washed bedding and clothes

in hot water (140°F/60°C), steam-cleaned mattresses and furniture, and called professional pest control to eliminate any survivors.

Ignoring them could have led to a full-blown infestation within days. The biggest lesson? Small,

strange details—like mysterious white grains—shouldn’t be dismissed. Quick action can stop a major problem before it begins.