Advice
Signs of Bed Bugs and What to Do Next
Bed bugs are small, flat insects that hide close to where people sleep, and knowing the early signs helps you act before they spread through a home.
Read the guide →If you are seeing bites, spots on sheets or small brown bugs near the bed, do not feel embarrassed. It happens in clean homes constantly, and a calm, methodical treatment is the way through it.
What a visit looks like
We start by looking around the room in Exmouth. Mattress piping, bed slats, headboard joints, the wall behind the bed and nearby furniture all get checked for live bugs, shed skins and dark spotting. Then we explain what we have found and what needs treating, so you are never guessing.
The treatment itself is aimed at the places bed bugs shelter: frame joints, seams, skirting, cracks and soft furnishings close to the bed. We tell you which items to leave alone, when the room is safe to sleep in, and what to look out for over the next few days.
Guest accommodation in a seaside town
For anyone running a guest house or holiday let in Exmouth, a complaint about bites needs a quick, sensible response. Take the bed out of use, keep the bedding bagged and do not move it through the building. We will inspect and let you know honestly what is going on.
It also helps to think about the laundry route. Sheets that are carried together can carry bugs from one room to another. We can talk through how to keep clean and used linen apart while a room is being dealt with, without telling you how to run your business.
After the treatment
We come back to check the room, and treat again if there are signs of activity, because eggs can outlast a first visit. We do not promise a single treatment will clear everything. For Exmouth and the wider EX8 area we also cover Budleigh Salterton and Topsham, and we are happy to look at a neighbouring property if you are worried.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell bed bug bites from flea bites in Exmouth?
It is hard to tell from bites alone. Bed bugs leave blood spots, dark specks and shed skins around the bed, while fleas are more often linked with pets. We will look at the room and confirm which pest you have.
Do I need to move out while you treat?
Usually not for the whole house, but you will need to stay out of the treated room for a period that we will explain. We will tell you plainly where you can sleep in the meantime.
Can I get bed bugs from a hotel stay?
Yes, they travel in luggage. Keep bags off the bed, check the mattress seams when you arrive and wash clothes hot when you return. If you find signs at home, call us before moving things around.