Why is bed bug treatment important?
Bed bugs can cause significant problems particularly in the hospitality businesses -
Bites – A rather unsavoury experience, bed bug bites cause discomfort. The harm of bed bugs is from the pain and irritation of being bitten, which can sometimes lead to secondary skin infection.
Anxiety – Having bed bugs in your business is a nasty situation and can cause a lot of anxiety for people who worry about being bitten.
Reputation – Unfortunately a quick as bed bugs can spread, bad news of a problem can be even quicker if guests or staff experience bed bug bites.
How to know if you have a bed bug infestation?
Not exactly the most fun thing to do, there are a few things to check for to spot a bed bug infestation –
Visible signs – Bed bugs are usually the size of an apple pip and generally reddish-brown, so seeing them isn’t too difficult. You’ll also be able to spot stains on bedding, due to bugs depositing their faeces, along with possible blood from their feeding.
Skin – You’ll be able to spot bites on your skin from the bugs. They will generally appear as red, slightly swollen bumps.