Bed Bug Problems in the UK? We Can Help

Struggling with bed bugs? ThermoPest provides fast, effective and discreet bed bug services across the UK — including professional heat treatments, K9 detection dogs, deep cleaning, and long-term monitoring. Whether you’re dealing with bites, signs of infestation or repeat outbreaks, our expert team is here to help with a 60-day eradication guarantee.

Understanding bed bugs is crucial for effective extermination.

Let’s explore what these tiny creatures are, why they infest homes and businesses, and what steps you can take if they’ve settled into your house, flat, or workplace.

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What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are tiny, reddish-brown insects that hide in beds, furniture, and even tiny cracks around your home. They come out at night to feed on human blood — usually while you’re sleeping. About the size of an apple seed, they’re flat and fast-moving, which makes them easy to miss. After feeding, they swell and darken in colour.

Bed bugs multiply quickly and can live for nearly a year, often going unnoticed — in fact, more than half of infestations aren’t spotted early. They don’t build nests like other pests, but instead hide in groups. A trained professional can spot the signs and safely get rid of them before they spread further.

Signs of a bed bug infestation

  • Unexplained itchy bites (often in lines or clusters)

  • Blood spots on bedding or mattresses

  • Tiny dark faecal marks on bed frames

  • Shed skins or live bugs around seams and cracks

Our Bed Bug Pest Control Services

We offer a full range of expert services designed to eliminate bed bugs at every stage — from detection to eradication and aftercare.

Bed Bug Heat Treatment

Rapid, chemical-free eradication using targeted heat — kills bugs at all life stages.

Bed Bug Detection Dogs

Highly accurate, early detection using trained dogs — ideal for homes & hotels.

Bed Bug Cleaning Service

Deep cleaning of infested areas to remove allergens, eggs, and debris.

Bed Bug Monitoring

Discreet, ongoing monitoring to confirm eradication or detect re-infestation.

Expert Advice & Resources

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. 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?

One of the most common questions we get is, “How to check for bed bugs?” You Check for bed bugs by inspecting mattress seams, bed frames, and furniture for small reddish-brown bugs, tiny black fecal spots, or shed skins.

The best strategy in the fight against bed bugs in both its effectiveness and speed: heat treatment. The idea is relatively straightforward but incredibly powerful. What kills bed bugs instantly.

Bed Bug Control: Heat Treatment vs Chemical Sprays

While chemical sprays are commonly used for bed bugs, they often fall short — even after multiple visits. Heat treatment, on the other hand, is now recognised as the most effective method for complete eradication.

At ThermoPest, we use high-powered heaters to raise room temperatures to 49–60°C, killing bed bugs at every stage — from eggs to adults — in a single visit. Unlike chemicals, heat penetrates deep into cracks, folds, and hidden areas, leaving no survivors. Early detection and full elimination are key, which is why our heat-based treatments are trusted across the UK.

Coverage Across the UK

We operate nationwide with rapid-response teams available in cities including: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and more. For full coverage check out our locations page.

  • Discreet, unbranded vans available

  • 60-day eradication guarantee

  • BPCA trained technicians

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