About bed bugs in Essex homes
Bed bugs arrive in luggage, second-hand furniture and clothing, and they have nothing to do with how clean your home is. They hide in mattress seams, bed frames and skirting boards, so a professional, thorough treatment is the reliable way to clear them.
Signs of bed bugs
- Itchy bites in lines or clusters, often on arms, neck and legs
- Small blood spots or dark specks on sheets and mattresses
- Tiny brown bugs or pale shed skins in mattress seams
- A sweet, musty smell in heavily infested rooms
How we treat bed bugs
- Inspection of beds, furniture and surrounding areas
- Clear preparation checklist sent before your visit
- Professional spray and/or heat treatment of affected rooms
- Follow-up inspection in 2–3 weeks
Bedbug Control prices
Priced by the number of rooms treated. Includes a follow-up inspection in 2–3 weeks. Count every room that needs treating, including living rooms. No VAT to add. More than 9 rooms? Call us for a quote.
🎉 £50 off a second pest treatment on the same visit
Need two different pests treated? When both treatments are carried out on the same visit, you save £50 on the second one.
Quote code TWOPESTS when you book.
🎉 3-month guarantee on whole-property bed bug treatments
Have every room in your home treated for bed bugs and you're covered for 3 months. If bed bugs come back in that time, we'll come back and re-treat.
Bedbug Control: 5 frequently asked questions
Do I need to throw away my mattress?
Usually not. Most mattresses can be treated. We'll tell you honestly if one is too badly affected.
How should I prepare for bed bug treatment?
We'll send you a simple checklist. It usually means washing bedding at 60°C, bagging clothes and clearing the floor around the bed.
Are your vans marked?
No. Our visits are discreet, so neighbours won't know why we're there.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Whole-property bed bug treatments come with a 3-month guarantee. If bed bugs come back within 3 months, call us and we'll come back and re-treat.
How did I get bed bugs?
Bed bugs usually arrive in luggage after travelling, in second-hand furniture, or from a neighbouring flat. They hitch a ride in bags, clothing and bedding.
Dangers of bed bugs: 5 reasons to get them treated
- Bed bug bites are itchy and can cause red, swollen skin reactions.
- Night-time bites lead to poor sleep, stress and anxiety.
- Bed bugs spread easily to other rooms and homes in bags, luggage and furniture.
- They leave blood spots and dark stains on bedding, mattresses and furniture.
- Infestations grow quickly and are very hard to clear without professional treatment.
5 interesting facts about bed bugs
- Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed.
- Bed bugs can survive for months without feeding.
- They're attracted to the warmth and carbon dioxide we breathe out while we sleep.
- A female bed bug can lay several hundred eggs in her lifetime.
- Bed bugs aren't a sign of a dirty home. They're found in luxury hotels as well as houses.
Bedbug Control near you
We provide bed bug treatment across Essex. Choose your town for local information:
- Bedbug Control Barking
- Bedbug Control Basildon
- Bedbug Control Benfleet
- Bedbug Control Billericay
- Bedbug Control Braintree
- Bedbug Control Brentwood
- Bedbug Control Canvey Island
- Bedbug Control Chelmsford
- Bedbug Control Chigwell
- Bedbug Control Clacton-on-Sea
- Bedbug Control Colchester
- Bedbug Control Dagenham
- Bedbug Control Epping
- Bedbug Control Grays
- Bedbug Control Great Dunmow
- Bedbug Control Halstead
- Bedbug Control Harlow
- Bedbug Control Hockley
- Bedbug Control Hornchurch
- Bedbug Control Ingatestone
- Bedbug Control Leigh-on-Sea
- Bedbug Control Loughton
- Bedbug Control Maldon
- Bedbug Control Rochford
- Bedbug Control Romford
- Bedbug Control Saffron Walden
- Bedbug Control South Woodham Ferrers
- Bedbug Control Southend-on-Sea
- Bedbug Control Stanford-le-Hope
- Bedbug Control Thurrock
- Bedbug Control Upminster
- Bedbug Control Waltham Abbey
- Bedbug Control Westcliff-on-Sea
- Bedbug Control Wickford
- Bedbug Control Witham
- Bedbug Control Woodford Green
Bedbug Control advice and guides
How to Tell if You Have Bed Bugs (and What Else It Could Be)
Bites alone cannot prove bed bugs. Learn the physical signs to look for in your bedroom and the other common causes of itchy skin marks.
Read the guide →Bedbug ControlHow to Get Rid of Bed Bugs: Heat, Chemical and Preparation
Heat and chemical treatments both have a place in bed bug control. Here is how they differ, what preparation involves and why one spray is rarely enough.
Read the guide →Bedbug ControlWhere Do Bed Bugs Hide? Room-by-Room Checklist
Bed bugs rarely stay in the mattress alone. Use this room-by-room checklist to check bedrooms, living areas and luggage in the right order.
Read the guide →Bedbug ControlBed Bugs and Second-Hand Furniture, Travel and Visitors
Bed bugs do not arrive on their own. They travel in furniture, luggage and clothing. Here is how to spot the risk and what to check before bringing things home.
Read the guide →Bedbug ControlWhat to Expect on the Day of a Bedbug Control
From the first inspection to the aftercare, here is how a bed bug treatment visit usually runs and what you can do to help it work.
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