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Apex Environmental Leeds
Apex Environmental Leeds
Bed Bug Treatment Cost UK
Bed Bug Treatment Cost UK
We believe excellent pest control begins with first-class customer service delivered by highly trained professionals. All our staff take part in continuous training and development and we are confident that our team is the best in the business.
We use all the latest pest control techniques and technology and keep the use of chemicals to a minimum. Many customers choose us because of our green way of working and our Exclusion, Restriction and Destruction (as a last resort) way of working.
Get in touch with Apex Environmental Leeds by calling 0113 390 4270
Apex Environmental Leeds Pest Control specialises in providing commercial and residential pest control services in London. Whether your premises is an office building, residential block, industrial warehouse, school, hospital, or commercial unit, we have highly trained specialists waiting to take care of your pest prevention and control needs.
Bed Bug Control in Leeds
Bed Bug Control in Leeds
If you want to know how to get rid of bed bugs, then you're most likely already dealing with an infestation. The first step is to remain calm: bed bugs aren't dangerous, nor do they carry diseases. That's the good news: the bad news is that these hugely irritating insects love nothing more than to feast on your blood while you sleep. And despite the name, you will also find them attached to your clothing, furniture and other personal effects.
More good news: Bed bugs are tiny. They're roughly the size of an apple seed, and only really grow to around 6mm in length. Of course, this means it's easy for them to fit into the smallest crevices around your room: in your bed itself, or in the cracks in your wall, the skirting boards and the plug sockets. They nap during the day and sneak out at night to do what they do best (bite you).
The key to getting rid of bed bugs is in knowing your enemy. That's why we've put this guide together: below, we've outlined everything you need to know about the minuscule menaces, and then explained exactly how to get rid of them, including reviews and links to our favourite bedbug-removal products.
How to get rid of bed bugs
How to get rid of bed bugs
A quick entomology lesson
While male bed bugs are purely built for blood-sucking, females can lay up to five eggs a day and up to 500 in one lifetime. These baby bed bugs – known as nymphs – shed their skin five times before they are fully grown, and the little horrors need more blood before each shedding. They can potentially grow to fully fledged bed bugs in just one month, then produce three or even more generations every year.
And because bed bugs can crawl long distances, they can spread like wildfire around your home. They particularly like fabrics and wood but can also be found everywhere from the edges of carpets to behind wall-mounted pictures.
Scarier still, even if bed bugs don’t get access to your blood, they can survive for up to a year, which makes eradicating them all the more difficult.
Here are a few common misconceptions:
Here are a few common misconceptions:
Bed bugs only live in dirty homes: Because bed bugs survive on blood alone, the reality is you’re just as likely to find them in spotless homes.
Bed bugs nest: Unlike ants and bees, bed bugs don’t have nests, but they do find common hiding places, so you are likely to find them in groups.
Bed bugs only live in your bed: Of course, bed bugs love beds because it means easy access to your blood. However, once they start spreading you can find them anywhere in your home.
It hurts when bed bugs bite: Although they have to pierce your skin to access your blood – which they feed on for several minutes, accessing any area of the body they can find – they do this mainly while you’re sleeping. You only feel discomfort when the bites turn into itchy marks or lumps later (not that that’s a whole lot of comfort).
How can I prevent bed bugs?
How can I prevent bed bugs?
Check any second-hand bedroom furniture (beds, bedside cabinets etc) thoroughly before bringing them into your home
Avoid buying second-hand mattresses
Inspect your mattress and bed regularly
Keep your bedroom clutter-free – and so cut down on their hiding places
If you think you've stayed in an infested room, check everything you have with you (luggage, clothing etc) for bugs, using the top tips below. Ideally, wash them on a hot (60°C) cycle. Alternatively, dry clean everything or put them in a freezer for at least three days to kill all the critters off.
How can I tell if I have an infestation of bed bugs?
How can I tell if I have an infestation of bed bugs?
There are several tell-tale signs:
You wake up with itchy bites you didn’t have the night before; these often appear in straight lines on your body
You got a used bed or other used furniture when these bites started
There are tiny blood stains on your sheets or pillowcase
There are small dark or rusty spots of dried bedbug poo on your sheets, pillowcase, mattress (don’t forget to look on the underside) or other areas around the home, including walls
There are signs of shed skin (tiny mottled bug-shaped exoskeletons) around your home
There are signs of tiny white eggs in the crevices and joints of your mattress and furniture – you may need a torch to find them
There’s a musty smell in your bedroom
How much does pest control cost?
How much does pest control cost?
The list of factors which contribute to the overall cost of treating a pest infestation are:
Type of pest - The type of pest which is infesting your property contributes to the overall pricing of the removal service. The cost of eliminating cockroaches differs from the price of treating a rodent problem as different solutions are needed to resolve each issue.
Size of infestation - The size and extent of a pest infestation in your home or business affects the costs of the pest removal service. For example, removing a large, established flea infestation will take longer and cost more than treating a small, contained flea problem that is treated quickly.
Type of treatment - The type of treatment needed to eradicate a pest problem will relate to the overall costs of the pest control service. For example, using insecticide sprays to control bed bugs differs from using a chemical free heat pod treatment to eliminate them and the price will reflect the methods and complexity of treatments used. Similarly, the pricing for preventive pest control varies from the cost of corrective, reactive treatments.
Size of property - The size of the property plays a part in the cost of a pest control service. The larger the property the more time is required to successfully treat a pest problem. This will have an effect on the cost of the treatment needed to remove the pest.
Number of treatments - Certain types of pests may require multiple treatments for successful control. This can be reflected within the pricing of the pest control service. For example, the price of a wasp nest treatment is less than the cost of a mouse treatment, as getting rid of mice requires multiple visits by our qualified pest controllers to ensure the problem is completely resolved.
Bed Bug Treatment Cost
Bed Bug Treatment Cost
Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eradicate.
In most cases, at least two treatments are required, usually 2 – 3 weeks apart. This is because the eggs are extremely durable and can survive a single dose.
In some severe cases, valuable items in the home may need to be heat treated. Some replaceable products, such as rugs and mattresses may need to be thrown away.
The average cost of a 2-step chemical bed bug treatment program for a 2-bed house is around £220. This rises to around £300 for either a 3-bed home or a 3-step program.
Panicked or Confused About Bed Bugs?
Given the number of panicked and anxious phone calls we receive from people worried about bed bugs, we are probably one of the few companies who can say “take a deep breath and don’t worry it’s rarely as bad as it seems”.
Over the years, we have successfully helped tens of thousands of people deal with bed bug issues and have developed an education and science focused approach that can really help. Get in touch with Apex Environmental Leeds by calling 0113 390 4270
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