Bed bugs can infest homes, hotels, and workplaces, causing discomfort, stress, and health risks. We provide safe, discreet bed bug treatments to eliminate the infestation quickly.
Have you found bed bug bites on you or your family? Or seen signs that you think might be bed bugs? Contact our expert team to discuss how we can help.
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are a small biting insect that has been a parasite to humans for thousands of years. With the increase in international travel and sale of second-hand furniture, they have spread globally into our homes and hotels.
Identifying and treating an infestation early is vital, to prevent their spread to other rooms and properties. DIY bed bug treatments are rarely effective and can often delay their eradication, allowing them to spread. If you think you have a bed bug issue, contact us today.
As full members of The British Pest Control Association, you can be assured that we are both trained & qualified. We are fully insured and follow all industry Code of Best Practice, using only the most humane and effective methods available.
Bed bugs are a small, flat, oval shaped insect with a reddish brown coloration. They are approximately 4 – 6mm long, although they can vary in size and colour at different stages in their life cycle.
They require regular blood meals as they grow, but can remain inactive for many months between meals. A female bed bug can lay hundreds of eggs at any one time, typically between the cracks and crevices of beds, chairs, nightstands and other furniture that we regularly occupy.
Bed bugs are nocturnal, choosing to come out when we are asleep and less likely to notice them. Triggered by the warmth of our bodies and CO2 in our breath, they can quickly locate a host to feed nearby.
Early signs of a bed bug infestation can be difficult to detect. Their numbers may be small in the initial stages and difficult to find.
Clients will often report red, itchy, swollen bite marks on their skin from bed bugs. These may also be from fleas or mosquitoes.
It is common for only some members of the family to be reporting bites. Not everyone reacts to bed bug bites, some may be bitten without showing outward symptoms.
You may also notice spots of blood on your sheets, or other dark stains from the bed bug excretions.
You may also find live insects, typically on the bed, bedside cabinets, skirting boards, behind peeling wallpaper and cracked plaster, and anywhere we might sit or sleep for extended periods of time.
A professional pest controller can identify bedbugs using a combination of a visual inspection and trace detection kits.
Getting bed bugs is not down to poor hygiene, just bad luck! Bed bugs can easily be carried in from an outside source.
Bed bugs can come in on clothing, luggage, second hand furniture or carpets. You may pick them up from a hotel stay, catching a bus or train, or staying at a friend’s and family.
If you have been on recent holidays, or brought some new items into the home, these are possible sources of a new infestation.
Bed bugs can migrate from one room to another, and also into adjoining accommodation.
Fully removing bed bugs will usually require the help of a professional pest controller. We strongly advise trying to deal with bed bugs using DIY products. Failed treatments can allow the problem to escalate, and often spread out the problem.
The first step is to arrange a survey to confirm the presence of bed bugs. With bed bugs causing so much anxiety, it’s not uncommon for other insects to be misidentified. Be wary of any pest control firm offering a treatment without an initial survey.
If evidence is found of an activity infestation a treatment plan can be proposed. This often involves the repeated use of insecticides and heat to kill bug bugs at all stages of their life cycle.
If no evidence is found, monitoring traps can be placed to check for any ongoing activity. We can also perform swabs tests to identify trace elements of bed bug activity, allowing even small infestations to be detected.
Some pests people can successfully battle themselves without the need for a pest control company. Bed bugs are not one of them. We would strongly advise you to contact a professional pest control company immediately if you suspect you have a bed bug problem.
The effective treatment of bed bugs can require a high level of knowledge and access to professional insecticides and equipment. In our experience when clients have tried DIY products and home remedies, this only delays an effective treatment and allows time for the problem to get larger and spread to more areas.
Bed bugs in many areas have developed resistance to many over the counter insecticides. Amateur use products are often not strong enough to fully clear a bed bug infestation.
Every branch is run by local pest professionals who live and work in your area. We know your community, and your pest problems – better than anyone.
Our process is built around expertise, safety, and long-term results. From the first inspection to prevention, every step is tailored to your property and pest issue.
We begin with a detailed inspection to identify the pest and assess the severity. This helps us plan the best next steps.
Each pest issue is different. We create custom plans based on the pest type, property layout, and infestation level — from Moles and rats to mice and wasps.
As BPCA members, we prioritize safe, non-toxic pest control wherever possible — protecting your property without harming wildlife or the environment.
We offer preventative measures like sealing entry points, traps, or monitors — helping stop pests from coming back and giving you long-term peace of mind.
No more guessing, no more damage. Let our trained professionals assess your space and implement a treatment that works.
Thankfully no, they don’t transmit disease, but they cause discomfort and psychological stress.
Yes, they can survive for months without a blood meal, which makes eradication harder.
Sleeping in another room temporarily will not clear bedbugs from a room.
Most infestations need multiple visits over several weeks to ensure all bugs and eggs are destroyed.
