Bed Bugs articles

A bed bug infestation doesn’t have to spell disaster. There are many treatment options available which don’t need to break the bank. If you get on top of the problem immediately you are more likely to prevent future occurrences. Treatment methods range from DIY to seeking out professional help. A...

What exactly is a bed bug? A bed bug is a tiny insect which ranges from 1-5.5mm in size, depending on what stage of the cycle it is in. It is a nocturnal insect which – unfortunately for us – feeds solely on blood. An adult bed bug is a...

How do bed bugs end up in London? You may be wondering how you have ended up with a bed bug infestation? Quite simply, wherever people live, bed bugs live too! With everyone leading such busy lives in London and with an increasing population, it is no wonder that bed...

Have an infestation of bedbugs? Want to get rid of these pests but don’t know how? Read on for information on how to safely remove these unwanted guests! What is a bedbug? A bedbug is an oval shaped, red-brown 6 legged insect that can grow to the size of an...

Bedbugs are small insects that feed off of the blood of animals and humans. They are speedy critters that move quickly over furniture, floors, ceilings and walls. The worrying thing about bedbugs is that the females will lay hundreds of eggs at a time, the size of a speck of...

When facing bed bugs, there is an additional problem rather than just the infestation; the stigma. People tend to associate bed bugs with dirty places and lack of hygiene, and some people think that bed bugs do not exist in the UK. Those beliefs make it extremely hard for people...

Thanks to global traveling, bed bugs are now an international issue and have made a massive comeback in a lot of hotels, resorts, and homes. If you happen to have a bed bug infestation at your home, you will know how hard it is to get rid of them. Bed...

Bed bugs usually cause a series of bites in a row and prefer exposed areas of the skin, such as the face, neck, arms and hands. Bed bugs feed for around 5 to 10 minutes and you will likely not notice that they are biting you until after some time,...

What causes bed bugs? If you have a bed bug infestation at your home or business premise, you are probably wondering ‘what causes bed bugs?’ or ‘where do bed bugs come from?’. Firstly, let’s talk about bed bugs a little more so you can understand why they are at your...

What are the Symptoms of bed bug bites? Irritation and itchiness would be the first symptoms. Usually you will find a pattern or cluster of bites in one area and that is an indication that they are bed bug bites, however bed bug bites cannot be distinguished from the ones...