Pretreatment plan for bed bugs

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ROOMS ARE CLEARED AND PREPARED

Identification

Picture of bedbug
A picture of a bed bug

Adult bed bugs are normally a grey brown colour and about 4-8mm long. The body is notably flat and the legs and antennae are clearly visible. Once they have fed, they turn to a dark red (due to the blood meal) and swell up considerably, almost to the size of a small pea. If this is NOT what you are finding in your property please phone the call 0208 726 6200 so an alternative appointment can be made for you.

Habitat

In an infested property, bed bugs can be found hiding in any small crevices. ie. in the joints of the bed and headboard, drawer runners of bedside units, under dado rails, under peeling wallpaper, behind skirting boards etc. When apparent in sufficient numbers they will emit a slightly ‘almond’ smell.

What do I look for?

When bed bugs are present either some or all of the following clues will be apparent;

  • Small blood spots on the bed.
  • Dark brown droppings in and around the areas of habitat (see above).
  • Discarded skins.
  • Physically seeing them.

Page last updated: 29 August 2025

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