What are Bedbugs?
Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius)
Unfed adults are mahogany; engorged bed bugs are red-brown. Nymphs are nearly
How do infestations start?
Bedbugs usually enter a property on clothing or inside furniture. The most common source of bedbugs is a stay at an infested hotel. Bedbugs or their eggs get into clothing or suitcases and are then transported home.
If there are any signs of bedbugs when staying at a hotel (either being bitten or seeing blood spots on sheets) take great care when bringing your personal belongings home.
It may be necessary to launder, fumigate or treating clothes to ensure they are safe. The same applies if you are transferring furniture from one place to another.
Treating bedbug infestations
Bedbugs are an unplesant pest and one of the most difficult to eradicate. High levels of hygiene, deep cleaning and the use of remedies will help to keep bedbug numbers under control, however, professional treatment is often needed to completely eradicate the infestation
Bedbugs
Pest Control Specialists offers a fast, effective and safe bedbug treatment service.
Pest articles
Common Areas Cleaning: Why Workplace Common Areas Need Special Cleaning Attention
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The Year-Round Threat of Rodents: Why Seasonal Thinking Isn’t Enough
When the weather cools, rodent activity often spikes. While winter makes rats and mice more visible, the truth is they’re active all year. Their breeding doesn’t pause with the seasons; a single pair can lead to dozens of offspring in just a few months. By the time...
Protect Your Property with Proactive Pest Control: The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Taking a proactive and sustainable approach to pest control is key to protecting your property. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines multiple strategies to prevent and control pests in an environmentally responsible way. Key Principles of IPM: -Prevention: Seal...
Is Your Office a Germ Hotspot This Winter?
When employees see their health being prioritised, they respond with trust, loyalty, and higher engagement. Closed windows, shared spaces, dry air, and heaters running nonstop are the perfect storm for germs to spread and productivity to plummet. While many workplaces...
What’s ISPM-15 All About?
Ever wondered what keeps global trade flowing smoothly and safely, especially when it comes to shipping goods across borders? At The Specialists, we know it's about more than just logistics; it's about protecting our planet from invasive pests and diseases. That's...
The Pest Problem You Don’t See Until It’s Too Late
If pests could talk, your restaurant would be prime real estate. In the food business, first impressions matter, but it’s the things your customers don’t see that can hurt your reputation most. Cockroaches, rodents, ants, and flies see your restaurant or food facility...
The Hidden Cost of Overlooking Hygiene
You might not hear complaints every day—but your employees and visitors notice. In fact, 40% of staff say their office washrooms are below average, and nearly 47% believe better hygiene would improve their job satisfaction. Even more striking, 94% of visitors say they...
5 Common Hotspots for Rodent Infestations
Whether you run a restaurant, a corporate business or an industrial facility, or even if you’re a homeowner – your property is at risk for a rodent infestation. And if you see one rate, there are likely many more hiding out of sight. Inspect these six popular rodent...
Botswana, Your Plate is Our Priority: Are We Ready to Tackle the 2025 Food Safety Challenge Together
Imagine a crisis averted. Imagine peace of mind with every meal. This isn't just about business; it's about the health of our nation. Read on to discover how we build a safer food future, and share this vital message. Botswana stands at a crucial juncture in 2025,...
Winter Ants: The Hidden Infestation Threat to Your Business
Building on our blog about the surprising reality of ants in winter, let's focus on why this is a critical issue for commercial space. Yes, ants in winter are real, and as THEE Industry Pest Control Specialists, we've seen firsthand the impact on businesses. As...