Bedbug control

Bedbugs are a small parasitic insect that are becoming a greater pest control in the U.K. Bedbugs are very easily spread and complicated to treat if not treated correctly, which results in infestations growing rapidly. Often though of as a sign of poor hygiene, bedbugs are can be easily spread and brought in to properties from luggage, clothing, books, furniture, boxes and packaging and from other pests such as birds and their nests.

Suddenstrike Pest Control are here to help, we are your local, friendly, professional pest control providers, with British Pest Control Association (BPCA) certified technicians, ready to assist you, with a range of treatments available.

How did I get Bedbugs?

As mentioned above, it is surprisingly common for a Bedbug infestation to occur, as they can be carried in to the property with day to day items or on new/second hand furniture.

What are the signs of infestation?

Bedbugs are found wherever humans sleep within a property. They are nocturnal and spend most of their time hiding in areas such as floor cracks, under carpets, behind loose wallpaper, behind pictures, loose skirting boards and door frames. They are more commonly found in the seams, piping and buttons of bed mattresses and on bedroom furniture.

Aside from sightings, evidence of the presence of bed bugs includes –

• Bites, typically red and irritated, often found in rows on your neck, shoulders, back, legs or arms.
• Small reddish-brown spots (faecal marks) on bed linen and frames are the most common signs of an infestation.
• Bedbug skin moults, pale-white eggs and empty egg shells (these are small but still visible to the human eye).