Bed bugs need a professional treatment
Bed bugs are small, hide in the tiniest cracks and can survive for months without feeding. Shop-bought sprays rarely reach them and can scatter them further through a property. A planned, professional treatment is the most reliable way to get rid of them.
Signs of bed bugs
- Itchy bites, often in lines or clusters, that appear overnight
- Small blood spots on sheets and pillowcases
- Dark spots (droppings) along mattress seams, bed frames and headboards
- Shed skins or live bugs – flat, oval, brown and around 5mm long
- A sweet, musty smell in heavy infestations
Our bed bug treatment process
- Inspection – we confirm it’s bed bugs and find how far they’ve spread
- Preparation guidance – a clear checklist of what to do before we arrive
- Treatment – professional treatment of beds, furniture, skirting, sockets and other hiding places
- Follow-up – bed bug treatments usually need at least one follow-up visit to catch newly hatched bugs
Bed bug treatment in Edinburgh
With millions of visitors, a huge student population and thousands of HMOs and short-term lets, Edinburgh sees more bed bugs than most of Scotland. We work discreetly with residents, landlords, letting agents, hotels and hostels across the city, and schedule treatments around guests and tenants. See pest control in Edinburgh.
Bed bug treatment in Fife
In Fife we treat bed bugs in homes, student accommodation in St Andrews, holiday lets along the coast and B&Bs across the Kingdom. See pest control in Fife.
Landlords, HMOs, hotels and holiday lets
Bed bugs often arrive in luggage, so they’re a common problem in rented, student and short-stay accommodation. We provide written treatment reports for your records.
Bed Bug Treatment: frequently asked questions
Where do bed bugs come from?
They're usually carried in on luggage, clothing or second-hand furniture. Having bed bugs is not a sign of a dirty home.
How many visits will I need?
Most treatments need two or more visits, spaced a couple of weeks apart, to deal with any bugs that hatch after the first treatment.
Do I need to throw my mattress away?
Usually not. Most mattresses can be treated. We'll advise you if anything is too badly infested to keep.
Can you treat bed bugs in an Edinburgh short-term let between guests?
Yes. We work with hosts, landlords and letting agents to schedule treatments around bookings, and provide written reports for your records.
