It's that time of year again when bed bugs invade homes across the UK - but you needn't suffer if you follow these handy tipsImage: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Its that time of year again where those pesky bed bugs like to make themselves known to us. And the cost-of-living crisis makes them potentially even more of a menace, with many of us unwittingly bringing them into our home via second-hand furniture. As a result, experts at MatressNextDay are urging people to thoroughly check items before buying. Moving between homes is very easy for the

Rentokil, Irelands leading pest control provider, is warning Irish holidaymakers to be on the lookout for the presence of bed bugs as they return from their holidays.A common cause of the spread of bed bugs is the transportation of the pests through clothing and other baggage, so a hotel or rental accommodations bed bug problem can easily become an issue in your own home. These pests feed on human blood, usually when homeowners are asleep, andbed bug bites can become sore and itchyin some cases.Rentokil has recorded a 40% increase in callouts t

A PEST expert has told the horrifying conditions a blind man endured as his home FILLED with bedbugs.Stuart Halliday, 42, owner of Kill and Cure Pest Control, says the situation was the worst he has seen during his 26 years working in the business.333Footage shows thousands of the parasitic creatures festering in a mattress cover belonging to the anonymous man in 70s.Stuart told The Sun: He was homeless and was brought into a warden controlled home. He was technically blind but he could see light and dark.He had literally nothing when he was mo

You may have said "sleep tight, dont let the bed bugs bite" at least a few times in your life without thinking much of it, but spoiler: bed bugs are a real thing. According to the CDC, bed bugs are "small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep."Its easy to see why you wouldnt sleep soundly with these pests around. Bad news first: bed bugs can be found all over the country, even in fancy hotels sometimes, and they can travel with you by hitchhiking in the folds of your clothes or luggage. Th

Unfortunately, there is always a small chance that you could be sharing a hotel bed with some unwanted guests.Knowing how to spot a bed bug can help you avoid them, though.Experts from MattressNextDay have shared what to watch out for when it comes to bed bugs.If you do suspect there might be some unwanted guests in your holiday bed there are a few things you can look out for to be sure of the situation before you take it up with the hotel manager, a spokesperson said.Read more: The popular holiday hotspot where Irish passengers will soon be ch

By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Hopkins County Agent for Agriculture/Natural Resources, [emailprotected]As temperature increases, it is common to notice insect activity increase also. Because insects depend on environmental temperature to modulate their activities, warmer temperatures often prompt the development and multiplication of insect pests. Recently, several cases of home infestation by bed bugs have been reported to the Hopkins County Extension Office.According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), bed bugs

Emma Tod splashed out almost 10,000 on the TUI getaway to Khao Lak Resort, Thailand but still hasn't been refunded for their holiday from hell after complaining about the state of the accommodation A mum-of-two has slammed TUI after their hotel left her with 200 bed bug bites and gave her six-year-old daughter salmonella. Emma Tod splashed out almost 10,000 on a getaway to Khao Lak Resort, Thailand over Christmas but still hasn't been refunded for their holiday from hell. The 39-year-old was left riddled with over 200 bed bug bites whilst her s

Bed Bug Awareness Week will be June 5 to 11 this year, recognized by Chases Calendar of Events, to remind consumers to remain alert for bed bugs during travel.The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is observing the week by educating the public through various media relations and social media tactics on the signs of an infestation and the importance of working with a licensed pest management professional (PMP) to treat an infestation.Americans

As temperature increases, it is common to notice insect activity increase also. Because insects depend on environmental temperature to modulate their activities, warmer temperatures often prompt the development and multiplication of insect pests. Recently, several cases of home infestation by bed bugs have been reported to the Hopkins County Extension Office. According to the center for disease control (CDC), bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. Bed

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Photo: istockphoto.comBed bugs (or Cimex lectularius) are persistent, pervasive, and proficient at escaping human attempts to kill them. While they do not transmit disease and arent dangerous unless their bites become infected, theyre still one of the most reviled insects out there. Once an insect that was rarely discussed, bed bugs are now so common that travelers report on their presence in hotels, movie theaters, and mass transitpretty much anywhere theres fabric to nestle into and people to hitch a ride on. Theres no need to be embarrassed

A SOUTHAMPTON man hasbeen forced to chuck outfurniture at his council flat due to a bed bug invasion. Gordon Carrick says he isafraid to go to sleep at night and isbeing repeatedly bitten by the creepy crawlies. The 55-year-oldwho lives in Rotterdam Towers said he first noticed the "infestation" in January this year, just months after he first moved in. He said: "I havent even got a sofa to sit on as I have had to get rid of that.Its affecting my mental health. On Friday night I couldnt even go to bed. READ MORE:Residents of Southampton f

A city mum has shamed a Blackpool hotel after claims her first Christmas away from her kids was ruined by 'blood stains, filth and bed bug bites'. Katie Moss and her partner had hoped for a romantic getaway to celebrate at the Norbreck Castle Hotel.The three-star hotel, rated as 'Poor' on TripAdvisor, describes itself as a "stunning Castle like hotel offering a warm welcome to the famous Seaside Resort". And though staff were "polite and lovely", the couple were left disgusted and shocked by the state of their room.As they entered, she claims t

A bogus pest controller conned a woman with mental health problems out of 3,000 when she wrongly believed her home was infested with bed bugs. Darren O'Connor carried out unnecessary treatments and destroyed the woman's furniture as he pretended to fumigate the property. The woman's home was left so bare she was forced to sleep on a plastic garden chair for three months after O'Connor sawed her sofa in half and took it to an incinerator. The brazen fraudster then billed her for 3,000 and asked her to pay for a parking ticket he claimed he had b