More and more pest management companies are reporting to an increased number of bed bug incidents across the country. Because so many new cases have popped up, it is important that people realize that this resurgence means that they can be infested with bed bugs - so, they need to be aware of the signs, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

If you wake up with red, itchy bumps in a cluster or line, there is a chance you have them. Examine your mattress and surrounding areas to see if you can spot them.

The news source reports that consumers should even be careful when they are shopping for clothes or furniture. A person should be on the look out for any small blood spots that could have been left from feeding bugs. Also, washing the news clothes in high temperatures as soon as you bring them home may kill off the bugs.

According to the Mayo Clinic, bed bugs are approximately the size of an apple seed, are reddish-brown and flat. They feed on human blood and hide around a bed. Those who are attempting to prevent bed bugs may want to purchase a mattress cover, which can trap them until professional help arrives or keep them at bay.