Recognising Bedbugs And Maintaining Effective Pest Control In The Summer Months

In the warmer summer months, pest control becomes a more pressing issue, with the emergence of wasps and other insects occurring mainly at this time of year.   In order to maintain a healthy and hygienic environment, it is crucial to control the pest population, and it is often a good idea to call in the experts, as specialist knowledge makes total eradication more likely, helping to prevent a repeat attack.

One current concern for pest control experts is the global resurgence of bedbug cases.  Widely thought to have been eradicated over the twentieth century, there has been a massive increase in reported cases in the UK since the mid 1990s.  One possible reason for this problem is the increase in international travel, and the swift moving nature of infestations lies in the fact that not only is it difficult to definitively establish the presence of bedbugs, but that they can also be found in both private and commercial properties.

It is important to be sufficiently well informed of the causes and appearance of bed bugs to boost your chances of early detection and therefore cure any future infestation.  Bedbugs are from the insect family Cimicidae, and it is named for the fact that its typical habitats are mattresses, sofas and other soft furnishings.  With these areas in mind, adult bed bugs grow to around 4-5mm in length, making them visible to the human eye, and are generally brown in colour, flattish, oval shaped and nocturnal.

The bites of bedbugs are typically found in clusters, take the appearance of red welts or bumps and cause an intense itching sensation for the victim.  BBC One’s ‘The One Show’ recently produced a special report on the presence of bedbugs in London, and came to the conclusion that many traditional solutions and cures for bedbugs have ceased to work effectively, compounding the need for professional help.

So at this time of year, although there is no cause for alarm, do try to be vigilant as an early detection of bedbug infestations means the likelihood of successful eradication is far greater.

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