What Are Bedbugs?

Bedbugs are reddish-brown, wingless insects that feed on human blood, primarily at night. They can hide in tiny cracks, mattress seams, furniture, and baseboards. While they do not spread disease, their bites can cause itching, swelling, and sleep disturbances.

Bedbugs can survive for months without feeding, making early detection and professional intervention crucial to prevent larger infestations.

How to Identify Bedbugs

Some key indicators that bedbugs may be present include:

• Clusters of small red or itchy bites on your skin
• Dark fecal spots on mattresses, bedding, or furniture
• Shed skins or eggs in cracks and crevices
• A musty, sweet odor in infested areas
• Spotting live bedbugs in seams, furniture, or behind headboards

Preventative Measures

While bedbugs are difficult to prevent entirely, the following actions can reduce the risk:

• Inspect second-hand furniture before bringing it indoors
• Encase mattresses and box springs in protective covers
• Regularly vacuum and clean areas where bedbugs might hide
• Seal cracks and crevices around beds, furniture, and walls
• Be vigilant when traveling and inspect luggage upon returning home

Professional Bedbug Control Services in Sheerness

If you suspect a bedbug problem in Sheerness, professional treatment is often necessary for complete eradication. Pest Control Kent 24 provides expert services, including:

• Full property inspections to locate bedbugs and assess the extent of infestations
• Targeted treatments using heat, steam, and safe insecticides
• Follow-up visits to confirm complete removal
• Advice for preventing future infestations

Our services cover residential homes, apartments, hotels, B&Bs, and commercial properties across Sheerness and surrounding Kent areas.

Contact Pest Control Kent 24

For professional bedbug inspection and control in Sheerness, reach out to Pest Control Kent 24:

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• Phone: 01628 260 025

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I tell if I have bedbugs at home?

Look for bites, dark spots on bedding, shed skins, live insects, or unusual odors. Our team can confirm infestations quickly and professionally.

2. Can bedbugs survive in furniture and walls?

Yes, they can hide in small cracks, mattresses, headboards, and furniture joints. Professional treatments target all hiding spots.

3. Are your treatments safe for children and pets?

Yes, all treatments are applied safely by trained professionals, following strict guidelines.

4. How long does a typical treatment take?

Treatment times vary depending on the size of the infestation, from a few hours to multiple visits for larger infestations.

5. Can bedbugs come back after treatment?

With proper follow-up and preventive measures, re-infestation risk is minimized.