Bed Bugs
If you're experiencing discomfort from bites while sleeping, it may be an indication that bed bugs have infested your bed. These pests are known to be one the most challenging to exterminate, and can quickly become a big problem if not addressed promptly. They tend to hide in various places such as mattresses, cushions, rugs, and sofas, and feed off blood by biting people.
Bedbug Identifier:
Mature Bed Bug          Bed Bug Eggs
Bed bugs are pesky insects that can infest various types of dwellings, including homes, hotels, and public transportation. Identifying a bed bug infestation is crucial to prevent their spread and minimize potential health risks. Look for small brown or black stains on bedding, mattresses, and furniture, which are their fecal spots. Additionally, you may find small blood stains on bedding or notice a sweet, musty odor in the affected area. Bed bugs can vary in size, typically ranging from 4 to 5 millimeters in length and are usually reddish-brown in colour.
Bed bugs tend to bite exposed areas of the body while you sleep, with the most common areas being the face, neck, arms, and hands. These bites are often grouped together and appear as red, itchy welts on the skin.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bed bugs can lay one to five eggs in a day and more than 500 in a lifetime. Bed bugs can survive for several months without eating.
Preventative Measures:
To avoid a bed bug infestation, it's important to take some preventive measures. Regular vacuuming, proper inspection and cleaning of bedding, reducing clutter, using bed bug-proof encasement, and being cautious with secondhand items are all effective steps in preventing these unwanted pests. Pay special attention to areas such as mattresses box springs, bed frames, and furniture when vacuuming and inspecting for signs of bed bugs. If you suspect an infestation, wash your bedding in hot water and dry it on high heat to kill bed bugs and their eggs.
To prevent bed bug infestations, it's important to reduce clutter in your home. Bed bugs love to hide in cluttered areas, so keeping your living space tidy and organised is key. Additionally, using bed bug-proof encasements on your mattresses and box springs can help prevent infestations. When acquiring second-hand items, be sure to inspect them carefully and consider cleaning and treating them before bringing them into your home.
If you're noticing an unusual foul odor, dark or rusty spots on your bed elements and walls, blood stains, egg shells, shed skins, or bite marks on your skin, it's time a bed bug treatment. Bed bugs can make themselves at home in your bed, sofa, cushions, and even on public transport, so it's important to take action soon as possible.
Mature Bed Bug & eggs on mattress edgeÂ
Before & After Treatment:
In order to ensure the utmost efficacy of our treatment, we highly recommend that prior to the commencement of the treatment, all bed linen, mattress protectors, pillows, and any other such items be removed from the room and placed directly into a plastic bag for transfer to the laundry It is of utmost importance that you do not forget to thoroughly check any drapes or curtains, paying close attention to the top tapes and folds, as these can often be overlooked. It is also imperative that you do not leave any bagged items for an extended period of time, but rather wash them as soon as possible in hot water, ensuring that the temperature exceeds 60°C.
Furthermore, we strongly advise that you vacuum the room thoroughly, paying close attention to the edges, fixtures, and around/in the mattress creases and edges. It is also recommended that you vacuum the floor area in general.
After the treatment has been completed, it is crucial that the room is well-ventilated and left unoccupied until the treatment has settled and dried. It is important to note that during the first 10-14 days following the treatment, you should only clean the room minimally, so as to prevent the removal of any residual treatment. Additionally, it is imperative that you do not vacuum or clean closer than 15cm from the floor edges.