Bedbug Control Glasgow

Bed bugs are external parasites which feed on human blood. Because they feed at night, their preferred home if close to where their hosts are, for example, in bedroom and living room spaces which lets them be very close to a sleeping human being.

Fully grown bed bugs tend to be roughly the size of an apple seed, although their size can vary depending on whether they have fed. When empty, the insect will be long, brown, and distinctly oval-shaped.

Our bedbug control Glasgow specialists, however, note that when a bed bug has taken a blood meal, they will become more rounded in shape. Additionally, due to their slightly transparent body, the crimson blood will shine through giving them a reddish-brown hue.

The sheer number of human beings which travel between different countries have brought bed bugs back to the UK, creating a bed bug problem as bedbugs can travel from one location to another. These bed bug populations can easily turn into a bedbug infestation. Previously, they were eradicated through extermination methods that involved using now-outlawed dangerous chemicals.

Reactions to Bed Bug Bites

While all insect infestations are problems which have to be dealt with, the situation is particularly pressing when it involves a biting insect like a bed bug.

Because this insect typically feeds between the hours of 1-3am, they will feed on a sleeping human host. They have relatively strong mandibles which they can use to break the skin and consume blood. These bites usually appear in sequences of three as the bugs will repeatedly bite until they are full.

Our in-house experts have informed us that because they locate hosts in part due to CO₂, they will often bite on the torso where your breath falls. Due to their ability to track you, it is crucial you do not change your sleeping habits to contain the infestation.

Bed bugs may generally appear as small red marks which will be itchy and irritated. Many people will tell you that biting insects can transfer bloodborne disease from person to person, but this is not true. However, acting on the itchiness and itching those areas can and will lead to various other infections.

Bed Bug Infestations

Most people will realise some form of biting insect has infested their home when they find red marks upon their skin. They may feel an itch and notice three small blemishes. However, there are many other giveaways you can use to confirm the presence of bed bugs; things out bed bug control technicians will look for.

One clue the insects will leave behind is in the form of their droppings. Although you might not notice these before you realise you have been bitten, they are easy to find when actively looking. The droppings are tiny black pellets which can be located in the bed and surrounding area.

By looking in the right places, you can even spot the insects directly. They will take shelter in nooks and crannies or cracks and crevices around your bed or bed frame, such as in folds in bed sheets or gaps in furniture. By shining a torch within these hiding places, you can identify individual insects. They can also been seen through the presence of small blood spots on mattresses or on the fabric of sofas.

Bed Bug Treatment

Adult bed bugs are robust survivors and wiping them out entirely without professional help is not realistic. Our bed bug control service team will carry out a very technical tried and tested strategy which involves applying residual insecticide to critical areas. Four visits are required to guarantee effective and lasting results.

In order to make the process as smooth as possible for our team, however, you should take steps to avoid letting the infestation spread. For example, do not dispose of any infested furniture as this will only allow the insects to spread – this is especially true if you live in a block of flats.

Secondly, although it might be difficult, it is important to remain sleeping in your own bed. Bugs can locate hosts through CO₂, heat, and vibrations. If you move to another room, it will mean our pest control team will have two locations to treat.

Pest controllers agree that bed bugs are undoubtedly a tricky infestation to deal with. They are hardy survivors that are often hidden during the day and they can travel and handle heat treatment that requires specialist expertise. However, our teams have the training, treatment equipment, working experience and the right treatment plan to deal with the live bedbugs situation adequately. By undertaking numerous visits, we can ensure the problem is dealt with conclusively.

Local and Effective Bed Bug Control in Glasgow

All pest problems can cause distress, but the situation is significantly worse when the invasive animal actively bites human beings. Knowing that you are dealing with professionals like our technicians will offer valuable peace of mind. Our expertise, equipment, and attention to detail will make short work of all pest problems.

It is also important to keep in mind that any DIY methods of dealing with the problem can do more harm than good. Attempting to move infested furniture will make the problem worse, and unless each and every egg is exterminated or the population will eventually recover.

Approaching every pest situation with the same strategy will never provide optimum results. We are committed to absolute customer satisfaction and as such will come up with a bespoke plan tailored to your specific circumstances to deal with the problem quickly and effectively.

Bedbug Pest Control Service

Bed bugs in our homes can cause an undue amount of stress. Our locally-based professional and friendly pest control team will respond quickly to your call, meaning that dedicated bed bug treatment progress can begin as soon as possible. By having personnel nearby and ready to respond for bedbug control in Glasgow, you can get back to sleeping peacefully sooner rather than later and not having to stress about the health and safety of you or your loved ones.

Our bed bug specialists are trained to the highest standard and have years of practical experience in handling these types of bedbug treatment issues. Furthermore, through continuous testing and experimentation, we have determined precisely which chemicals are most effective bed bug treatment solutions that at deliver decisive results.

Our company is BPCA approved, compliant with all relevant pest control legislation, and environmentally safe and responsible.