Bed Bug Pest Control Treatment

If you think that you have bed bugs in your home or business and you need pest control in North London – specifically Haringey, Enfield, Palmers Green and Winchmore Hill

Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite

Is something bugging you? You are not alone with news headlines reporting an increase in bed bug infestations across the UK.

Bed bugs can be found anywhere, in any city around the world, in any location, from youth hostels to five-star hotels. North London is no exception, but do not get bugged out, we are here for all your bed bug treatment and prevention needs.

Bed bugs can be challenging to control because they carry a stigma, so sometimes people will avoid calling a professional straight away due to being embarrassed. Instead, they may try to treat using an amateur product, which could prolong the infestation and lead to it spiralling out of control.

Bed bugs are travel experts of the pest world, moving around looking for fine cuisine to sample (usually us).

About Bed Bugs

Bed bugs in London (Cimex Lectularius) are around 4 to 5mm long, red or brown in colour, oval in shape and do not have wings. Usually found in bedrooms, bed bugs feed on our blood through our skin.

They are also attracted to our body heat and carbon dioxide from when we breathe out. Their habit is to travel via clothes, luggage or furniture and easily move through properties using wall or floor cavities.

Bed bug bites cause red, irritating marks on our skin and some people can experience severe allergic reactions.

They can also cause sleep disturbance and damage to business reputations, especially for hotels and other accommodation providers.

Do You Need a Bed Bug Infestation Treatment in North London?

If you notice dark or black stains on a bed mattress, linen or surrounding area, these could be bed bug excrement. Check out our dropping identification guide.

There may be an unpleasant sweet smell, small dark blood spots (‘faecal pellets’) or you may even see actual live bugs.

Although individual bed bug bites may not be very noticeable to begin with, they can continue to occur in rows along the skin as the insects travel along blood vessels to feed.

Recently been on a trip, business or pleasure? We can treat your luggage upon your return and prevent any possible bed bug infestation in your home.

Bed Bug Prevention

After a relaxing family holiday, you do not want to get stressed out by the thought of bringing home uninvited bed bugs. These pesky pests can hitch a ride in your luggage or find their way into your hotel room or Air B & B accommodation. Fear not and contact us now to stop them dead in their tracks.

Some practical steps we recommend you take when booking your trip:

Read reviews and pay attention to recurring complaints about bed bugs.
Call the hotel/accommodation directly and ask about their history of bed bugs and their bed bug prevention measures.
Consider alternative accommodation, like with a family member or friends.

During your stay we would recommend you:

Inspecting the mattresses: Remove the sheet to check the corners for brown bugs with an oval shape, black spots and a musty smell.
Inspecting the furniture: Check all the furniture around the bed, including the headboard, nightstands as well as wall pictures.
Keeping your luggage off the floor.

When returning home it is always good to :

Inspect your luggage before bringing it inside.
Place it in your bath and we can come out and give a steam treatment that not only kills the bed bugs, but also any possible bed bug eggs.

What Sparta Pest Control Offer for Bed Bug in London

We’ll always start with a survey using the principles of our IPM approach, identifying the source and extent of the bed bug infestation in your home or business.
Our bed bug treatment involves our technician undertaking a course of dry heat treatment or chemical treatments to deal with your bed bug infestation. In most instances, we provide a dual treatment.
We also offer an additional service of proofing, sealing any cracks and crevices in rooms that may provide hiding spots for bed bugs.
For commercial customers, we can also provide an inspection plan to safeguard your premises from bed bugs and other invading pests.
Finally, an additional sanitising service to remove any unwanted pathogens and bacteria caused through bed bug faeces.

Our Promise to You

We understand that every pest situation is unique. With the latest in Bed Bug Treatment technology at our fingertips, we're ready to tackle any challenge, big or small.

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Why Control Bed Bugs?

There are a few issues to consider if you discover an infestation:

Although bed bugs may not spread disease they can cause irritation and distress to children and adults.
The presence of bed bugs does not reflect well on a business and may cause reputation damage alongside financial costs.
If you live in a flat or terraced house, bed bugs can easily spread into your neighbours’ living areas so it’s important to take action fast.
Bed bugs can also hide in furniture as well as mattresses and bed linen – the whole bedroom area should be thoroughly checked (including walls and floors).
If you buy second hand furniture, this should also be checked before you take it home.
If you have stayed in an infested room, immediately check your luggage and clothing for bugs when you return home (infested clothes and linen will need to be dry cleaned or washed at a very hot temperature).
For accommodation providers, a professional can monitor and evaluate property for early signs of bed bug infestation before the problem spreads.
Self-treatment of a bed bug infestation doesn’t work, it will only make matters worse. A trained professional has the skills and knowledge to deal with the correct species, using a dry heat treatment method along with the most appropriate insecticides.