If you think you may have bed bugs (Cimex Lectularius Linnaeus), it is advisable to act fast and get professional bed bug treatment as soon as possible. Bed bugs can spread very quickly if left untreated and the sooner they are treated the more chance there is of success.
What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are tiny red or brown insects that feed on blood from animals or humans. They are so small that they are hard to spot with the naked eye and they only usually emerge after dark, making them even harder to spot!
They do not always live in your bed but are called bed bugs because they tend to nest around areas where we sleep so they can easily feed on our blood at night while we sleep. Bed bug bites can become itchy much like other insect bites but don’t worry, bed bugs are not known to carry disease.
Bed bugs have existed for millions of years and pre-date dinosaurs. They have evolved to survive in harsh environments and for months without food.
Why do we get bed bugs?
Bed bugs are attracted to areas where humas live because they need us to survive. Without our blood they would have no food supply and would eventually die out. Bed bugs will feed off humans and our animals and after each blood meal they will return to their nest to digest their meal and grow, develop and reproduce.
Bed bugs are good at travelling. Most infestations are caused by bed bugs being transported into your home from your luggage or from second hand furniture.
Can I see bed bugs in my bed?
Bed bugs are tiny, around 5mm long and generally move around at night, meaning the chances of you spotting one is minimal, unless you shine a torch on your bed at night.
You are more likely to see the signs of bed bugs such as blood spots on your bedding. This can be from where the bug has fed and a spot of your blood has dropped onto the bedding, or it could be where you have rolled over and squashed the bed bug while it is feeding.
Are bed bugs easy to kill?
Bed bugs are resilient insects which is why they have survived for so many years. Unfortunately, this makes them hard to kill. They can lay up to 6 eggs per day, meaning they multiply quickly. When treating bed bugs, you need to kill the bed bugs and their eggs, otherwise they will quickly return.
Being so tiny, bed bugs can hide anywhere so treating them with insecticide can be difficult. They can nest in small cracks in skirting boards or door frames, burrow into your mattress or carpets.
How quickly should a bed bug infestation be treated?
As previously mentioned, bed bugs can multiply very quickly. It is vital to treat an infestation as soon as possible to ensure the best chance of complete eradication.
If you spot any signs of bed bugs, contact your local pest controller immediately for advice.
We can often identify a bed bug infestation from your description or phots which you can send us via What’s App.
How do you treat bed bugs?
By far the best and most successful method of treatment for bed bugs is heat treatment.
Heat treatment for bed bugs is the most modern method of treatment. It can be more expensive than chemical treatment as it is more time consuming, but the results speak for themselves.
How does heat treatment work?
Heat treatment works by dehydrating the bed bugs. Unlike chemicals, the bed bugs do not need to be sprayed and the heat will reach every part of the room, including the small cracks where the bugs can hide.
For a more detailed explanation on how heat treatment works and the process, please read our blog here.
How will I know the treatment has been successful?
Once the treatment is finished, you will see dead bed bugs everywhere. Unlike chemical treatment, the effects are instant, and the results are clear to see. Customers are often surprised by the quantity of dead beg bugs they see on their return. This is evidence enough that the bed bugs have been killed.
Our heat treatment gives you peace of mind as we offer a 6-month guarantee on our heat treatments.
We offer a free, no obligation quote and our service is also fully discrete, we use unmarked vans and equipment, meaning your neighbours don’t need to find out.
Please contact us if you think you require treatment for bed bugs. We have over 10 years of pest control experience and cover all areas of London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Kent.
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