Bed Bugs

Negative Characteristics: Bed Bugs feed on our blood whilst we sleep, and leave nasty, itchy spots.

Redeeming Characteristics: Only that they don't spread disease.

Quick Tips:

Don't remove beds, furniture, pictures, soft furnishings from the room until you have treated them or you will just move the bugs elsewhere.
Thoroughly clean infected rooms. Bag clutter, vacuum clean, wash. Don't remove items yet.
Thoroughly and carefully treat the likely hiding places (starting at the bed and armchairs etc) with any of the products listed below.
Don't use chemical insecticides on the mattress, there are plenty of non-toxic alternatives below.

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How to Prevent Entry

In order to prevent future infestations of bed bugs it is important to understand how they tend to be transported between residences.

The most common sources of bed bug infestation within private residential homes are:

within the luggage of returning travellers
within the structure of second-hand furniture and other goods brought into the house
within second-hand clothing and fabrics

Whilst on vacation it is advisable to be vigilant about where staying and always be aware that you may be bringing home unwanted guests in your suitcases. Launder all clothes immediately on return and keep a suitable aerosol or steam cleaner in the house to spray/clean luggage before and after your trip.

If you wish to introduce second-hand furniture, fabrics etc into your house then carefully inspect them first and where appropriate, either launder in a hot wash, spray with Oa2ki which is pesticide-free organic insect control spray based on natural plant extracts or steam clean.

The most common sources of bed bug infestation within houses in multi-occupation are:

within the luggage and/or clothing of the residents
from adjoining rooms or buildings via ducting or cavity walls

The best way to deal with these infestations is through early identification. Early identification can be greatly assisted through high standards of hygiene and good house-keeping which will help reveal the presence of bugs. The sooner their presence is identified and action taken the more effective and cheaper control will be.

After having sucessfully completed the bug control exercise, go round the room/s and seal all potential bug hiding places with a suitable mastic or decoraters caulk.