Pest control services in London are widely available, but the quality and effectiveness of treatment can vary significantly. When dealing with a bed bug infestation, it is important to choose an experienced and fully qualified pest control company to ensure the problem is properly resolved and does not return.

Bed bug control is a specialist service, and not all technicians have the same level of training or certification. At Pestcure Ltd, all of our pest technicians are fully trained and hold recognised qualifications, including Level 2 Pest Management certification. This ensures that every treatment is carried out safely, professionally, and in line with industry standards.

We provide comprehensive bed bug treatments and removal services for both residential and commercial properties across London. Whether you are dealing with an infestation in a home, hotel, office, or rented accommodation, our team delivers tailored solutions designed to target bed bugs at all stages of their lifecycle.

Our treatment options include professional-grade chemical spray programs and advanced heat treatment solutions, both of which are selected based on the severity and location of the infestation. Each approach is designed to eliminate bed bugs effectively while also reducing the risk of re-infestation.

At Pestcure Ltd, we cover all areas of London including North, South, East, and West London, providing fast-response and discreet pest control services wherever they are needed.

1) If you suspect bed bugs, check your bed frame and mattress every few hours for an obvious pest problem.

2) Hoover/steam rooms in your property thoroughly and dispose of vacuum bag immediately.

3) Wash & Clean everything you possibly can.

4) Do not accept second hand furniture as bed bugs are easily spread from one property to another.

1. If you live in shared accommodation, or simply have an individual bed beg problem, you should try to secure the rooms by Inspecting any crevices, cracks, and holes and fill them to avoid movement in the wall cavities as this is one of their main hiding places.
2. You could also install door sweeps to isolate your room and contain the infestation to prevent it spreading to other rooms in the house.
3. Bed bugs are found hiding in many places, some that you wouldn’t even think of! By reducing the amount of clutter you have present in your home, you will greatly improve your chances of prevention. The bugs will have less hiding places to conceal in and this would make treating them more straight forward if necessary.
4. If you suspect an early infestation, vacuuming regularly can remove any unwanted hitchhikers. Although vacuuming alone wont solve a bed bug infestation, it will certainly help keep them under control to some degree.
5. Make sure you dispose of your hoover bag correctly and if your hoover doesn’t contain a bag, you should empty the contents into a plastic bag, tape it shut and dispose of it immediately. Make sure that your vacuum is cleaned after to ensure that no bed bugs remain.
6. Clothing is a major part of preventing the spread of bedbugs. If you suspect an infestation, you should wash and dry clothing items on the highest possible temperatures but be careful not to damage any items and always read labels carefully.
7. If you cannot wash them, then a deep freeze for 2 weeks will ensure the bugs will not survive. A temperature of -16c or lower is recommended.
8. You should aim to keep your bedrooms clean and tidy, paying great attention to underneath the bed and in and around that area.
9. Furthermore, you should also ensure that your pets/pet bedding is clean as bed bugs also feed on pets, rodents and birds.
10. If you travel frequently, then you need to be extra careful.
11. Hotels and hostels are prone to bed bugs due to the amount of different people who occupy the rooms. Storing your luggage bag in the garage between trips is highly recommended.
12. When you arrive at your accommodation, check mattress seams and bed linen for any sightings or signs of bed bugs, if there’s an infestation, you may see tiny blood/black spots or smell a distinctive sweet but sickly smell. Use a torch or flashlight from your phone to help you to do this.
13. Try to avoid buying or accepting second hand items such as: clothes, house furniture, bags, suitcases, books, clocks, pictures, mattresses and bed frames. If this cannot be avoided, ensure the items aren’t infested! For your safety you should be very vigilant and inspect everything thoroughly.
14. A bed bug infestation can get out of control very quickly; they can even spread from one house to another, exploiting the walls and floor cavities.
15. We recommend getting a professional bed bug exterminator to tackle the task as they have expertise and knowledge which highly increases the chances of success.

London is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It has expanded its population significantly year on year since 1988 and has led sociologists to estimate growth trends. According to population scientists, London is predicted to grow at the following rates:

This may be good news in terms of our economy, but these figures are alarming when it comes to controlling the spread of bed bugs. Just like foxes are problematic in urban areas, bed bugs are a huge problem in densely populated London.

Incidents of bed bug infestations have grown dramatically since the late 1990s and the spread of these parasites is partly due to a range of human behaviours that are uniquely linked to London.

Business owners travel to London from the four corners of the globe. Over 80 million passengers a year pass through Heathrow Airport alone and a large percentage of these travellers will stay in accommodation such as hotels.

Hotels are one of the primary modes of transporting bed bugs as they latch onto the occupiers luggage/bags, hitching a ride back to their unsuspecting host’s home. Once inside, the female will lay eggs and over a period of 2 weeks the infestation will continually multiply. But what if you do not stay in hotels? Does this mean you are unlikely to get an infestation? Unfortunately not.

Public transport also plays a huge role due to the close and constant proximity of people, as well as the numerous nooks and crannies on trains and buses. You could be sitting on a train, reading a book and a bed bug from the lady’s bag next to you could latch onto your coat. You then go home and hang your coat in your wardrobe and bingo, you now have the start of an infestation!

One of the main problems of preventing an infestation is lack of awareness. Due to the social stigma that surrounds bed bugs, people are embarrassed or reluctant to tackle the problem and hope that it will resolve itself.

Due to our busy schedules, less and less people are following basic hygiene steps such as airing bedding and vacuuming behind beds. All of these factors have led to the easy transmission of bed bugs, especially in London, but there are steps you can take to minimise your chances of bringing home an unwanted guest.

Pestcure Ltd are a professional pest control company and will assist in bed bug removal. Extermination can be achieved by chemical treatments, Steam and non toxic heat treatment.

Bed bugs prefer human blood but will also feed on animals. They inhabit residential properties due to their ability to travel inconspicuously. A bite from a bed bug can cause allergic reactions, discomfort, itching and affect mental wellbeing which is why removing bed bugs promptly is so important.

Bed bug infestations are often, but not always associated with poorer housing where the bugs could be transported on used bedding and furniture. Rental properties, hotels and hostels that are abundant in soft furnishings are more vulnerable due to the volume of people they host.

A bed bugs life cycle consists of numerous life stages. Fully grown, they are about the size of an apple seed and are attracted to the carbon dioxide that we exhale. Bed bugs produce a unique smell from their faeces and scent glands. It’s possible they can ingest up to 7 times their body weight in one feed. They can also live up to one year without a blood meal or host in sight.

Thoroughness is needed and it’s very important to find and treat their harbourage. Excrement may be seen close to their hiding spots and you may also see spots or smears. This is because the fully fed bed bugs will remove excess water before returning to their hiding spots which tend to be tight crevices. You may also see egg cases or eggs.

Bed bugs hide in bed frames, mattresses, skirting boards, wallpaper, wall switches, piping seams, furniture, clothing, window and door mouldings, cracks and crevices, electrical appliances.