Bed bugs

In the event of infestation 999 Pest Control will need to survey the area to determine the nature of the problem and offer an appropriate solution.

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Cimex lectularius

There are two main types of bed bug. The most common are the Common Bed Bug, found in dwellings, and the Martin Bug, which normally lives in birds' nests but can bite people.

Common Bed Bugs (pictured) are oval wingless insects, approximately 5mm long, with six legs and two antennae. They are red-brown in colour and flat in shape. Their colour changes to red/purple after a blood meal and they become more rounded in shape.

 

Distribution

Bed bugs are found worldwide and distributed throughout Britain. It is becoming and more prevalent problem pest and is associated with households and hotels.

The presence of bedbugs in a room can be detected by the following:

  • Blood spotting on bedding
  • Brown excrement spots close to where they live and on bedding
  • Whitish/opaque un-hatched and hatched eggs
  • In heavy infestations, a sweet almond smell is common
  • Bed bugs are not normally seen during the day

Pest concerns

  • Bed bugs are not known to carry disease.
  • They feed on human blood, usually at night whilst people are asleep in their beds.
  • These bites cause irritation and itching. Some people are particularly sensitive to the bites and experience an allergy and inflammation, especially to the arms and shoulders. This can be quite severe and require medical attention.

Control

Professional help is always recommended in treating infestations of Bed bugs.

Bud bugs are particularly difficult to control and require extreme thoroughness in their treatment. .

In the event of infestation 999 Pest Control will need to survey the area to determine the nature of the problem and offer an appropriate solution.

 

Call 999 Pest Control

07775 801190