Can there be just one bed bug? It's impossible to say that there's never only one bed bug, but it's unlikely. Even if there is just one, if it's a pregnant female, it won't be long before there are many, many more.
Why did I find a single bed bug?
The more bed bugs there are, the more likely it is that you'll find one. So if you've spotted one, there could be many more that aren't visible. Not only that but the bed bug population snowballs. If there are any eggs hidden around your home, you're in trouble.
Can one bed bug multiply?
When a person has unknowingly brought a bed bug infestation into their home (or workplace, etc), they've either brought in a non-fertile single bed bug, or, more than one bed bugs at once, or, a single fertile female bed bug with the ability to reproduce.
Can you just have one bed bug?
It's possible that you could have only one bed bug, but this is unlikely. Finding a bed bug is usually a sign that you have an infestation. Let's look at the implications of finding one bed bug in your home. ... You'll learn how to identify the signs of an infestation.