Bedbugs are blood sucking insects that have a flat head and a flat oval body. Young bed bugs are yellow-white in colour and change to a light reddish brown as they mature. They are about 4 – 5 mm long (less than ¼ inch).
Signs that you have an infestation
- Small dark 'blood spot' stains on walls and sheets - stains are from bed bug excretions.
- Skins shed from the early life stages of the bed bug.
- A sweet sickly odour.
- Live insects - Despite their small size it is possible to see adult bed bugs.
Problems caused by bed bugs
Bed bugs are not known to spread diseases. However, they can cause irritation and distress.
Treatment
Bed Bugs are very difficult to get rid of without professional help and may need more than one treatment depending on the severity of the infestation.
Request a visit
To request a visit please phone:
- 0161 770 2244
We will contact you by phone prior to any visit.
Instructions
If you book a treatment, there are things that you need to do before and after the visit. It is very important that you follow these instructions to ensure that the treatment is successful.
Before the Pest Control visit
- Please remove all bedding and clothing from the affected areas in black bags This should be then washed on a hot washing machine cycle.
- Please check individual items for suitability and washing data labels.
- Drop the bags used in outdoor bins. Do not bring the laundered washing back to the property until the property has been treated.
- Dry items in a tumble dryer and then place directly into new bags. (A dryer on high heat can kill bed bugs.)
- Stand all mattresses up against the walls and remove all headboards from the bed frames.
- Remove all furniture from the sides of the room to allow the best possible access to all areas.
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Remove pets from the property before the treatment. Remove or cover aquariums and fish tanks.
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Also remove any pet food, bedding, water bowls and toys.
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You will need to provide access to any affected areas; pest control officers cannot lift carpets or remove floorboards or kick boards in kitchens.
After the Pest Control visit
- Vacate the property during treatment, and do not return until the property is completely dry.
- If wet treatment has been used, do not vacuum for 14 days after treatment as this will remove insecticide on carpets and floor coverings.
- Let the treatment dry out completely (approx 2 hours) and then ventilate the room(s) thoroughly before allowing pets to return.
- Clean up dead bed bugs on surfaces and floors and dispose of in external bins.