Holiday mistake can see you infest your home as experts see surge in cases
dailyrecord.co.ukPest control experts say they have seen a 117% increase in enquiries about bedbugs year on year, indicating we could be at the start of a summer surge of the bloodsucking bugs.
The creatures are often brought back from holidays in clothes and luggage, which along with the warm weather is why we see a surge in the UK in the summer.
Paul Blackhurst, Head of Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control, has explained how to avoid bringing the creatures home and infesting your house.Paul said: "Before booking your stay, do some research on customer review websites to see if there are any comments about bed bugs.
If you see any negative reviews, be sure to read them carefully. You could also ask the hotel about their bed bug policy. Some hotels have a zero-tolerance policy for bed bugs, and they will immediately move you to a different room if they find any.
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