White Balls Near Your Bed? Here’s What They your bed can be alarming, especially when you have no idea where they came from.

You can often identify the objects without crushing or opening them.

Foam Beads

Polystyrene beads are usually:

• Extremely lightweight
• Perfectly or nearly perfectly round
• Similar in size
• Soft or slightly compressible
• Easy to move with a breath or light airflow
• Likely to stick to skin, fabric, or hair
• Found in large numbers

They may squeak or rub together when handled.

Gecko Eggs

Gecko eggs are more likely to be:

• Found alone or in pairs
• Round or oval
• Firm and shell-like
• Heavier than foam beads
• Slightly different from one another
• Hidden in a crack or protected corner
• Attached to a wall, wood, or another solid surface

Do not squeeze a suspected egg. If it appears natural, firm, and attached to a hidden surface, take a photograph and contact a local wildlife specialist or pest professional.

Check the Bed and Nearby Items

Start by inspecting the area directly above and around the pile.

Look closely at:

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