Letchworth Garden City Bed Bug Control

Bed bugs are an increasingly common problem in the United Kingdom. They are able to cause huge problems with bites and even infections, especially if an infestation is in your business property. They may be a universal problem in hotels, and many hotels will use some sort of proactive treatment to detect bed bugs. Bed bugs typically spread by travelling on clothes or luggage, so if you stay somewhere that you suspect may be infested it is important to check your personal belongings for any indication of bed bugs.

The best treatment for bed bugs is a specialist heat treatment. This method of treatment increases the temperature in the area significantly. This treatment method has the benefit of eliminating bed bugs in all stages of their life cycle, even eradicating the eggs. A lot of pest control companies offer guarantees on their heat treatments meaning they’ll come back and perform further treatment if their first stage is not effective. However, heat treatments are very successful and can be executed in a single day. Additionally, they are very discreet as the apparatus is all inside the building and there are no externally noticeable pipes required.

There are DIY tools available to control bed bugs. However, these are often ineffective as bed bugs in the United Kingdom are quickly developing immunity to common chemical treatments. Good precautionary hygiene such as cleansing bedding at a high heat (more than 60c) and regular visual inspections are a good way to make certain that any bed bug infestation is discovered as soon as possible. Specialist pest control companies can survey the impacted area and advise you of the most effective method of treatment. Bed bugs can quickly spread to other areas, so treatments tend to be performed in adjoining rooms to ensure that there are no lingering bugs.