About Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are parasites that preferentially feed on humans. They are a persistent pest and have developed a number of highly evolved abilities to remain close to humans.

In the past decade, bed bugs have begun making a comeback across the world. They can be highly unpleasant to live with and can cause a severe lack of sleep. International travel and commerce are thought to facilitate the spread because bed bugs are readily transported in luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture.

Bed bugs are most frequently found in dwellings with a high rate of occupant turnover, such as hotels, motels, hostels, dormitories, shelters, apartment complexes, tenements and prisons. Such infestations usually are not a reflection of poor hygiene or bad housekeeping.

Tell-Tale Signs
A bed bug infestation can be recognized by blood stains from crushed bugs or by rusty (sometimes dark) spots of excrement on sheets and mattresses, bed clothes, and walls. Faecal spots, eggshells, and shed skins may be found in the vicinity of their hiding places. An offensive, sweet, musty odour from their scent glands may be detected when bed bug infestations are severe.

Control Measures
Control of bed bugs is best achieved by following an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that involves multiple tactics, such as preventive measures, sanitation, and chemicals applied to targeted sites. Severe infestations should always be handled by one of our specialist bed bug management professionals.

Mattress Maids
As well as our dust mite removal expertise we are also trained to tackle the very serious problem of bed bugs. The products we use are the very latest available to rid you of this nasty and potentially business destroying pest. Our methods for treating bed bugs will not prevent you using your rooms the same day.