Posts Tagged ‘bed bug removal’
What Is the Best Bed Bug Treatment
The best bed bug treatment depends on the size of the infestation, the property, where the insects are hiding and whether previous treatments have already been attempted. Professional heat treatment, insecticide treatment, steam and combined approaches can all have a legitimate role in bed bug control. There is no responsible reason to claim that one…
Read MoreI Found a Bed Bug in My Bed – What Should I Do?
If you have found what appears to be a bed bug in your bed, do not immediately start moving bedding, furniture or belongings around the house. The first step is to confirm that the insect really is a bed bug. If it is, carefully inspect the bed and surrounding area for further evidence before deciding…
Read MoreWhy Are Bed Bugs Back in the UK
Bed bugs were once considered a pest that modern insecticides had largely brought under control. Yet over recent decades they have re-established themselves in cities and communities around the world, including the UK. So why have bed bugs made such a successful comeback? There isn’t one single explanation. International movement, insecticide resistance, bed bugs’ ability…
Read MoreHow I Switched to Heat Treatment for Bed Bugs After Insecticides Failed
For a long time, I relied heavily on insecticides to treat bed bugs. That was a normal approach to bed bug control, and insecticides can still play an important role today. But over time I became increasingly dissatisfied with some of the results I was seeing. I was getting jobs where activity continued after treatment.…
Read MoreWhy Bed Bugs are Hard to Kill
Why can bed bugs survive an insecticide treatment that appears to have been applied thoroughly? There isn’t one simple explanation. Some bed bug populations have developed resistance to particular insecticides, but resistance is only part of the story. Missed harbourages, inadequate coverage, eggs, unsuitable products, poor application, neighbouring infestations and reintroduction can all make a…
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