{"id":11939,"date":"2018-08-29T13:52:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T13:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog?p=11939"},"modified":"2018-08-29T13:55:53","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T13:55:53","slug":"how-are-bed-bugs-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/how-are-bed-bugs-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"How Are Bed Bugs Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bed bugs have been headline news for much of this week after experts have warned that a plague has hit British cities.<\/p>\n

A number of factors have contributed to the epidemic but the unusually hot weather and an increase in travel have been cited as the biggest culprits for bed bug infestations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the UK has been told to brace itself for the outbreak, bed bugs are already a major problem in densely populated cities. If you\u2019ve fallen victim to an infestation, below is everything you need to know about how bed bugs are treated.<\/p>\n

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How to get rid of bed bugs<\/a>, not only are bed bugs incredibly unpleasant, they are unfortunately also very difficult to get rid of. The best chance you have of successfully treating an infestation is to get professional help right from a bed bug control service<\/a> company.<\/p>\n

You can contact your local council or a pest control company that\u2019s a member of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Please ensure that you always check for the BPCA accreditation because this provides you with assurance that the company you\u2019re using is properly trained and insured and can be trusted.<\/p>\n

While you may not think this matters, it\u2019s unlikely that you want to throw money away paying someone to treat bed bugs, only for them to come back. Also remember that insecticides can be harmful when not used correctly so the safety of your family and pets should be top priority when choosing a company.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve chosen who to use, your technician will start by carrying out an inspection to confirm the infestation. Even if you\u2019re certain you do have bed bugs, it could actually be another biting insect such as mosquitos or fleas.<\/p>\n

Pest control services and solutions vary depending on the species infesting your home so once your technician has confirmed what you\u2019re dealing with, they can then use special treatments such as insecticide, a steamer or a rapid freeze system.<\/p>\n

They may also advise you on other things you can do to help. This may include:<\/p>\n