You may have bed bugs
Bed bug inspection and treatment across Bromley
Do you notice any of these?
Itchy bites in lines or clusters when you wake up
Dark spots on mattress seams or bedding
Tiny blood spots on sheets or pillowcases
Live bugs or pale shed skins
You may have bed bugs.
Why bed bugs are a problem
Bed bugs feed on sleeping people and the bites can be very itchy. Scratching can lead to infection, and broken sleep and stress are common.
They are not a sign of poor hygiene. They travel on luggage, clothes and second-hand furniture, so anyone can get them.
How we get rid of bed bugs
We use an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach, so the bed bugs are cleared and don’t come back.
Inspect and confirm
Check beds, mattresses and furniture to confirm bed bugs.
Find hiding places
Locate where they are living and how far they have spread.
Treat affected areas
Professional treatment of the infested areas.
Follow-up visits
Check back and re-treat where needed.
Prevent a return
Advice to stop them coming back.
We will talk you through what we find and what happens next.
We check the beds, mattresses, furniture and skirting boards where bed bugs hide.
Bed bug biology and behaviour
5mm
adult size, about an apple pip
200–500
eggs laid by one female in her life
5
nymph stages before adulthood
Months
can survive without feeding
Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, skirting boards, behind wallpaper and in sockets. They come out at night to feed, usually for a few minutes.
They spread on luggage, clothing and second-hand furniture, and between neighbouring flats, which is why early treatment matters.
Where we find them
Signs of infestation
- Bites in lines or clusters
- Dark spots on bedding and mattresses
- Blood spots on sheets
- Shed skins and eggs
- A musty smell in heavy infestations
Bites alone do not confirm bed bugs, as other things cause similar marks. Finding the bugs or their spots does.
How to prevent bed bugs
- Inspect second-hand furniture before bringing it in
- Check hotel beds and keep luggage off the bed
- Reduce clutter around beds
- Vacuum mattresses, frames and floors regularly
- Wash bedding hot and dry it on a high heat
- Act early if you spot bites or spots
If you’re having a treatment
- Strip beds and bag the bedding for a hot wash
- Clear clutter around beds and furniture
- Keep all follow-up appointments
- Keep children and pets out of treated rooms until told it is safe