Recently, there has been a growing concern about the spread of bed bugs from France to the UK. As these pests easily arrive with travellers, they’re already crossing borders and establishing themselves further afield.
This will prove to be a real challenge for the hospitality sector and hotels, in particular.
Bed bug prevention and eradication efforts will be crucial to ensure that rooms, or in the worst case scenario, a whole establishment become infected and have to be taken off the market.
Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They’re notorious for infesting beds, bedding and furniture which makes them a real threat to hotel bedrooms.
Early warning signs of a bed bug infestation
Detecting an infestation early is key to preventing a full-blown problem.
Common Signs include:
- Red, itchy welts on the skin of those affected.
- Tiny, reddish-brown bugs in bedding, mattress seams or nearby areas.
- Rust-coloured or black faecal spots on sheets, pillows or mattresses.
- Small white eggs and shed skeletons.
How does the Bed Bug Lifecycle occur?
The bed bug life cycle unfolds over a span of 4 to 12 weeks. Bed bugs are notorious for their ability to withstand traditional treatments, which don’t always prevent the eggs from hatching even if the adults have been dealt with.
To effectively rid your space of these persistent pests, our treatment lasts the total length of the bed bug lifecycle, ensuring the complete eradication of both adults and their eggs.
Can your hotel really afford not to act?
A hotel can face substantial costs when dealing with a bed bug infestation.
These could well include expenses for pest control, replacing items, and potential legal issues. The biggest costs however, are the prospect of un-let rooms, together with the harm to the hotel’s reputation, which can lead to a drop off in business long term.
To avoid these issues and costs, hotels should focus now on prevention and quick treatment before the bugs’ almost inevitable arrival.
How we deal with bed bugs effectively
Our bed bug eradication service provides a powerful triple-action formula that blends the arts of science and nature.
Our technicians are highly skilled professionals, trained to handle every aspect of bed bug eradication expertly.
We specialise in addressing bed bugs at all stages of their development, guaranteeing extended protection through the provision of a residual barrier that remains active well after the initial treatment, effectively deterring re-infestation.
Our approach is versatile, allowing us to treat a range of surfaces, not just beds, making it ideal for areas such as carpets, upholstery, and other common hiding spots for bed bugs.
It’s important to highlight that our service is entirely odourless and non-staining.
You can rest easy knowing that the treated rooms can be inhabited just 24 hours after the infestation treatment has been completed, reducing downtime to a minimum.
Now is the time to take action and advice.
There seems little doubt that the bed bug march will continue North and hoteliers already need to be on their guard.
Now is the time to have an initial conversation with us and agree a suitable plan of action.
Call 0161 885 2118 or contact us now before the bed bugs bite!