Signs of Bed Bugs

In the early stages of an infestation, bed bugs can be difficult to identify. As the colony matures, they will become more obvious. As well as bite marks on yourself or other residents of your property, the following are further evidence of a bed bug infestation:

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Droppings/ Faeces: Bedbug faeces consist of waste blood from the host. It appears black on bedding and other harbouring places. In heavy infestations, a build up of faeces may result in streams of blood on material when water or chemicals are added. Bedbug faeces are often found in the bed frame itself and headboards.

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Sightings: Once matured, bed bugs can be seen, ranging in size between an apple pip and a small finger nail. Nymph (or baby) bed bugs are tougher to spot with the naked eye, as they are tiny and colourless before they feed – after which, they turn red. Bed bugs shed their casings (or skin), leaving static shells that look like bugs. These are a good indicator of an infestation being present over some time.

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Smell: Usually not present in the early stages of an infestation, in later stages bed bugs omit a strong, sweet odour; not too dissimilar to almonds.

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Bed Bug Infestation

• Bed bugs often hitchhike from one destination to another.

• They can follow you home if you’ve stayed in an infested hotel, or property.

• Because of this second hand furniture poses a serious bed bug risk.

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Treating Bed Bugs

Bedbugs are a rising problem throughout the UK, especially in heavily populated cities like Manchester, Birmingham and London. They’re hitchhikers, which means they’re able to spread easily to non-infested properties by latching onto unwitting hosts. With thousands of hostels, hotels and shared accommodation located in cities around the country, they are able to spread extremely quickly and can quickly overrun a home.

Mavis Pest Control is one of the national leaders in bedbug treatment, specialising in techniques to rid your home of infestations as quickly and easily as possible.

For leading bedbug control services in your area by qualified technicians, call Mavis Pest Control now on  0333 444 0928 , OR Whatsapp 07518 468 681

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Bed Bug Removal

• The areas with activity need to be treated, as well as surrounding areas.

• Bed bugs will try to avoid chemicals.

• Treating the whole property including adjoining rooms improves chances of total eradication.

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