Loughton Bed Bug Control

Bed bugs are an increasingly common problem in the UK. They can create huge problems with bites and even infections, especially if the pests are in your business premises. They may be a universal problem in hotels, and the majority of hotels will make use of some form of proactive treatment to find bed bugs. Bed bugs typically spread by travelling on clothes or luggage, so if you stay somewhere that you believe could be infested it is vital to examine your possessions for any indicator of bed bugs.

The best treatment for bed bugs is a professional heat treatment. This technique of treatment increases the temperature in the room substantially. This treatment method has the advantage of eradicating bed bugs in all stages of their life cycle, even eliminating the eggs. Many pest control companies offer guarantees on their heat treatments meaning they’ll come back and carry out further treatment if their first stage is not effective. However, heat treatments are extremely effective and can be executed in a single day. In addition, they are very discreet as the apparatus is all inside the building and there are no externally visible pipes needed.

There are DIY tools on the market to control bed bugs. However, these are often ineffective as bed bugs in the UK are quickly developing immunity to common chemical treatments. Good preventative hygiene such as cleaning bedding at a high heat (above 60c) and regular visual inspections are a great way to be sure that any bed bug infestation is discovered as early as possible. Specialist pest control companies can survey the impacted area and advise you of the best technique for treatment. Bed bugs can quickly get spread around to other areas, so treatments are often completed in neighbouring rooms to be sure that there are no lingering bugs.