by logins@righthook.co.ukHow To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs
Bed bugs can be one of the most frightening pest problems you can face. Because of their small size, and the fact that they often cause disturbed sleep, bed bugs can be hard to eradicate and cause symptoms similar to PTSD in some cases.
What many people don’t realise is that Mission Pest Control can help. You don’t have to deal with bed bugs on your own: we offer fast, effective heat treatment and other solutions to get rid of bed bugs from domestic and commercial properties across Swindon and the surrounding area.
Our bed bug treatments take a tailored approach, to meet your unique needs, and we guarantee that we can remove bed bugs. To find out more, keep reading.
How To Tell If You Have A Bed Bug Infestation
Since adult bed bugs only grow to be around 4-7mm in length, or about the size of an apple seed, and young bed bugs are even smaller, it can be difficult to see them. Some clear signs of a bed bug infestation include:
- Bed Bug Bites: Bed bug bites look like small, red welts on your skin, which are usually found on the areas that are exposed while you sleep, such as your hands, neck, face and arms.
- Dark Specks: Large numbers of black specks on your bedding, in your bed frame, or along your mattress seams could be bed bugs and bed bug droppings.
- Red Stains: Red stains on your bedding could be bed bug faeces, drops of blood from their bites or dead bed bugs from where you squashed them while you were sleeping.
- Shed Skins: While live bed bugs are fast and difficult to see, you might notice shed skins in your home, which look like clear versions of adult bed bugs and are completely still.
- A Musty Smell: Large infestations can cause a sweet, musty smell that doesn’t go away with cleaning alone.
Can You Get Rid Of Bed Bugs Yourself?
There are DIY bed bug control products on the market, but these are often ineffective against bed bugs, as they cannot penetrate deep enough into furniture, behind loose wallpaper and other hiding places bed bugs choose.
Also, bed bugs can lie dormant for up to a year in low temperatures and without a blood meal, which means while you might think the bed bug infestation is gone, it may return.
DIY sprays and powders can be toxic to children, pets and non-target species, such as other insects and local wildlife that are good for the environment.
That’s why the safest and most effective way to remove bed bugs is to work with an experienced pest control company like Mission Pest Control.
Our team have access to cutting-edge bed bug treatments that aren’t available to the general public, and we guarantee to remove bed bugs safely and with minimal disruption.
How Mission Pest Control Removes Bed Bugs
There are several treatment methods used to remove bed bugs. At Mission Pest Control, we can create a bespoke plan to treat bed bugs that meets your unique needs. These are some common techniques we use.
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is a common bed bug treatment option, as it allows you to remove bed bugs without chemicals quickly and effectively. Heat treatment can only be carried out by providers like Mission Pest Control, with specialist equipment and expert training. With heat treatment, what look like oversized plastic bags are used to seal in rooms, sections of a property or specific items of furniture. The area is then heated to between 50°C and 60°C (122°F and 140°F), which is the optimum temperature to kill bed bugs. Heat treatment is ideal to get rid of bed bugs at all life cycle stages from even the tightest of hiding places.
Residual Insecticides
While non-chemical methods are useful, in some cases, you might need further support. For larger properties, Mission Pest Control can use residual insecticides. These products are not available to the general public, but only to professional pest control companies like ours. They kill bed bugs on contact, but also remain in the area, so when eggs hatch, the young bed bugs are also eradicated. This approach is often combined with heat treatment, and can be ideal for large premises or commercial properties that have long-established bed bug infestations.
Cleaning
As part of the process, you should hoover your space thoroughly, and wash any infested bed linen or clothing in a hot wash to ensure that there are no lingering bed bugs. This is the final step in getting rid of bed bugs, and ensures that the infestation is fully eradicated.
Book Professional Bed Bug Treatment
Ultimately, the best approach to get rid of bed bugs is to work with an expert team like Mission Pest Control.
Over the years, we have carried out many bed bug treatments across Swindon and the surrounding area. We’ve also removed a wide range of insects, including fleas, cockroaches, moths, booklice, carpet beetles, and others using our cutting-edge heat treatment solutions.
With our help, you can remove bed bugs quickly and effectively, and ensure all the bugs are removed from your space.
Our treatments are designed to be safe for humans, children, pets and non-target species, while also ensuring that bed bugs are fully removed at all life cycle stages.
Before you book, you can read our guide on How To Prepare For A Bed Bug Heat Treatment, so you can be sure you’re ready.
When you want to book a fast, effective treatment that will end your bed bug problem permanently, contact us on 01793 379333 or by emailing hello@missionpestcontrol.co.uk.