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How to prevent bed bugs

Preventing bed bugs is very important, as once you have a bed bug infestation at your home or business, it can very challenging to get rid of.  

Bed bug’s flattened bodies allows them to hide in just about any small crack and crevice, so its very easy for them to get into your home or business unnoticed. Bed bugs can get into your home or business from another place that is already infested by them. This can be through second-hand furniture, luggage, clothes or they can move around different rooms or units in places like apartment blocks and hotels.

how to prevent bed bugs

See below our top tips on how to prevent bed bugs:

  • Always thoroughly inspect second hand furniture before taking it into your home or business
  • Regularly wash bedding and dry bedding on a high heat- bed bugs can’t survive at high temperatures
  • Keep your home or business free from clutter as this will reduce the hiding places for bed bugs
  • Inspect your hotel room- check mattress seams, bed frames and other furniture. Also consider using a luggage frame instead of storing suitcases on the floor.
  • Seal any gaps in walls and furniture to reduce hiding places for bed bugs
  • Use bed bug monitors. This is especially applicable to businesses with high turnover of people such as hotels, hostels, care homes and hospitals. You can buy these here
  • Educate yourself and staff. Be aware of signs or bed bug infestations such as live sightings, blood and fecal spots and tiny white eggs.

Taking proactive measures to prevent bed bug infestations will help to prevent a bed bug infestation from spreading rapidly. If you suspect you have bed bugs in your home or business, it is recommended that you contact one of our professional who can provide assistance.

Difficulty of exterminating bed bugs

Exterminating bed bugs can be an incredibly challenging task due to their resilience and ability to hide in tiny crevices. These pests have developed resistance to many chemical treatments on the market, making it difficult to completely eradicate them. As of now, bed bug heat treatment is the most successful and comprehensive treatment on the market and if you would like to find out more, click here.

The difficulty of completely eradicating a bed bug infestation starts with their ability to reproduce quickly and in some cases their resistance to common insecticides. Bed bugs can lay hundreds of eggs, which hatch within a week, leading to a rapid increase in population. They can ‘hitchhike’ with ease around a building and are able to hide in cracks and crevices, making it hard to locate and treat all infested areas.

Traditional treatment methods often involve repeated chemical treatments over several weeks or months. However, this approach can be time-consuming, expensive, and may not guarantee complete eradication. Which is why we would always recommend a professional heat treatment which treats all areas, by exposing them to extreme temperatures that they cannot survive.

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Unfortunately, using prevention measures against bed bugs does not provide you with complete protection. If you suspect you have a bed bug infestation then it is very important to act quickly. Contact ThermoPest for identification and treatment of a bed bug infestation. DIY bed bug treatments do not work, and you may just make the problem worse. Bed bug infestations are best handled by a professional pest control service, especially a bed bug heat treatment service. Our friendly bed bug experts are on hand to answer any questions you have and to discuss your treatment options with you

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, bed bugs are small but visible—though they are very good at
flattening themselves and hiding. Once fully grown, the bugs are red/
brown and measure around 4-5mm. Can you see bed bugs?

Bed bugs can be found anywhere that humans live because they feed on human blood. This attracts them to any environment where they can hide out—with mattresses and upholstery the prime targets. What causes bed bugs?

Bed bugs are difficult to identify in the early stages of their life cycles.  Most infestations are discovered due to bite marks and itching from residents. Pest control professionals can usually identify droppings on bedding, uncover the places where the bugs hide and even smell the strong, sweet odours of a mature infestation. What are the signs that I have bed bugs?

Getting rid of bed bugs is not an easy task for anyone to undertake. Predominately, this is due to the nocturnal nature and ability for the bed bugs to hide in small cracks and crevices. When there a sightings of bed bugs, it normally indicates that there is a serious bed bug infestation and requires a professional bed bug treatment. How do I kill bed bugs?

Preventing bed bugs from entering your home or business is a difficult task, they are usually picked up whilst travelling and are difficult to see, but by taking small measures you can help prevent bed bug infestations. How to prevent bed bugs

Commonly we are asked what do bed bug bites look like? The problem with bed bug bites is that they can be easily confused with other insect’s bites. Each individual that has been bitten by bug beds will react differently therefore its not always easy to know, however there are some indicators. What do bed bug bites look like?

Bed bugs are very tiny insects that can cause a bit of trouble if you happen to have an infestation. They are oval, flat and brownish, almost like apple’s seeds, but they are incredibly tiny, so they are a bit hard to spot. They owe their name to their tendency to hide in areas that are related to the bed, such as a mattress, pillows, box springs, bed frames, and other furniture. They usually remain close to the host and usually bite at night when we are sleeping. Where do bed bugs bite?

Bed bugs are found in virtually any place people tend to gather, including residences, hotels, schools, offices, retail stores and even public transportation. Bed bugs will remain as close to their host as possible and feed during the night, which is why you will usually get bitten whilst sleeping. If you need a bed bug exterminator near you, get in contact with one of our team today. Where do bed bugs come from?

Bed bug heat treatment is a method used to eliminate bedbugs by subjecting them to high temperatures. This approach relies on the sensitivity of bedbugs to heat, as they cannot survive when exposed to temperatures above a certain threshold. How to get rid of bed bugs?

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