Bedbugs are blood sucking insects that have a flat head and a flat oval body. Young bed bugs are yellow-white in colour and change to a light reddish brown as they mature. They are about 4 – 5 mm long (less than ¼ inch).
Signs that you have an infestation
- Small dark 'blood spot' stains on walls and sheets - stains are from bed bug excretions.
- Skins shed from the early life stages of the bed bug.
- A sweet sickly odour.
- Live insects - Despite their small size it is possible to see adult bed bugs.
Problems caused by bed bugs
Bed bugs are not known to spread diseases. However, they can cause irritation and distress.
Treatment
Bed Bugs are very difficult to get rid of without professional help and normally requires 2-3 treatments depending on the severity of the infestation.
Instructions
If you book a treatment, there are things that you need to do before and after the visit. It is very important that you follow these instructions to ensure that the treatment is successful.
Request a visit
To request a visit please phone:
- 0161 770 2244
We will contact you by phone prior to any visit.