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It's never a good moment. A small brown something on the mattress seam. A spider in the bathtub that looks more serious than the usual ones. Tiny black dots marching across the kitchen counter. And one question, urgently: what IS that?
Kafana identifies it from a photo. Snap the bug — a coin next to it for scale helps — and say where you found it and roughly where you live. You'll get the most likely identification, what else it could be, and the answer to what you're actually asking: does it bite, is it dangerous, is it the start of an infestation, and what should you do tonight.
And because the fear is usually worse than the bug: most of the time, the news is better than you think. Kafana will tell you honestly either way.
found a small flat brown bug on my mattress seam. please tell me its not a bed bug
I won't lie to you — flat, brown and on a mattress seam does match, but the most common lookalike is a carpet beetle, which is harmless. Send the photo, ideally with a coin for scale. Meanwhile, check the seam for rusty-brown stains and tiny shed skins — that's bed bug evidence. And don't panic-spray anything yet; if it is bed bugs, that scatters them and makes treatment harder.
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Questions & answers
Can it really tell a bed bug from a lookalike?
Usually, yes — bed bugs, carpet beetles, bat bugs and spider beetles get mixed up constantly, and the photo plus where you found it settles most cases. Kafana also tells you what physical evidence to check for, so you're not relying on one blurry photo.
What makes a good bug photo?
In focus, from above, with something for scale — a coin is perfect. Say where you found it (mattress, kitchen, garden) and your rough region; both change the answer a lot.
What about spiders — can it tell me if one is dangerous?
Yes. The genuinely dangerous species are few and region-specific, and most scary-looking spiders are harmless. Kafana tells you which you're dealing with and errs on the side of caution when the photo can't settle it.
Is it really free?
Yes — no subscription, no card, and your first conversation doesn't even need an account. Kafana runs on excellent open AI models, which is why it can be free.
Kafana identifies from photos as well as a photo allows. For a suspected infestation, bring in a pest professional — and for a bite that's spreading, blistering or making you feel unwell, see a doctor.