If you are unfortunate to have introduced Bed Bugs into your home then the first thing to do is not panic! Do not move any items from the room or area concerned until a thorough survey has been undertaken. Identification is essential and you will find information on what signs to look for in our article ‘Avoiding Bed Bugs when travelling‘ or our Bed Bug web site. The next step is not to attempt to treat your Bed Bug infestation yourself as this will possibly make the problem much worse and in the long run cost you much more in the process. We strongly recommend that you choose a professional pest control company to carry out the treatment of your property and it is essential that they have experience in treating Bed Bugs. To help you making an informed choice in choosing your service provider we suggest you visit our London Bed Bug web site page ‘Choosing a Professional‘. There are several points to consider:
- It is preferable that the company is a member of a trade association such as the BPCA (British Pest Control Association). This ensures that the company concerned are compliant with their strict code of practice and matters of public liability insurance and training etc. are addressed.
- Ask what experience that both the company and the technician sent to carry out the survey and treatment have. Bed Bug problems in London can be very complex and intensive to deal with. Without the correct experience or understanding your problem may not be dealt with efficiently.
- Ensure that you have a thorough inspection carried out before any treatment commences. If the company proposing to carry out the treatment does not carry this out before any treatment process then choose someone else. Inspection will identify harbourages helping to understand the full extent of activity as well as determining what preparation of the area is required before treatment is carried out.
- Preparation of the room or area before treatment is also essential and your chosen company will advise you on this. If this is not proposed then choose another company as they clearly do not understand how to treat Bed Bugs effectively. To help you understand what is required you can visit our ‘Services’ page which will direct you to the relevant information required on how to inspect and treat for Bed Bugs.
If you find Bed Bugs and would like a no obligation survey then please contact us on our freephone number 0800 056 8834 or alternatively visit www.bedbug-london.co.uk to find out more.
