The problem – common Bed bugs – (parasite)
Bed bugs are very hard to control. Although they do not carry any know disease, they do bite & cause a nuisance & itching caused by bites & the possibility of secondary infections is more common. If you think that you have bed bugs, it is advised to put down monitoring traps to check. A thorough inspection should be made to determine the extent & source of the infestation. If you run a bed & breakfast business for example monitoring is recommended.
The solution -Treatment.
The first thing that will be carried out is to do a bed bug survey, this will be a bit invasive, but most be carried out to determine the severity of infestation. Beds, furniture, cracks & crevices etc. the standard treatment for any infested premises is an application of residual insecticides either as a liquid spray or powder. Other treatments used is a heat treatment, cimex eradicator is a steam generator which uses steam heated to 180 degrees to eliminate bedbugs. Once treatment is finished monitoring should be done again to see if all infestation as gone.
After treatment – Hygiene
It not easy to control bedbugs they will invade property in more ways than one. Bedbugs will come in to your property by many ways clothing, travel luggage, second-hand furniture just to name a few.
The problem:
Fleas –( Parasites)
Fleas have always been a problem despite making people embarrassed they have them in their property. The most uncomfortable think about fleas they bite & make you itch. Flea bites have been known to give you skin complaints & can cause also exacerbate respiratory illnesses & cause complications. If you have pets they will suffer like yourself.
The solution:
Treatment
A residual insecticide should then be applied to the area frequented by the animals. A residual synthetic pyrethroid would be used for this purpose of treatment. During treatment all bed linen, dog & cat beds should be washed etc. In some cases a further treatment may be needed.
After treatment:
Hygiene
Obviously if you have dogs or cats they should be treated by your vet or use an appropriate treatment that is recommended. Once a treatment is completed it is recommended to do a full clean through of the property especially in the main affected area.
The problem:
Cockroaches
If you find you have cockroaches in your home or business, they pose a direct health risk to people. They are known to carry disease, that can cause food poisoning & carry other types of bacteria, such as salmonella, staphylococcus & streptococcus. The most common cockroaches in the uk are GERMAN cockroaches & ORIENTAL cockroaches. However, there are 4.600 types of cockroaches worldwide.
The Solution:
Treatment.
If unsure of roach problems. Firstly, we can put down monitoring traps that assess the severity of the infestation. We use a wide number of treatments to control cockroaches, if chemical control is needed, a combination of different formulation for different areas will give the most effective treatment.
After treatment:
Hygiene
After treatment application post-treatment monitoring should be carried out & steps should be taken to prevent re-infestation. Also, a hygiene program will be also done to kill any pathogens.
We will clarify in your consultation or visit how the treatment will be conducted & stop further infestations.
