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Bedbugs

Home Bedbugs

 

Bedbug removal and control services

Having problems with Bedbugs?

Bedbugs were once strongly associated with unhygienic conditions, but today they can affect any property. Increased travel, second-hand furniture, and suspected tolerance to some pesticides have all contributed to their rise. They are especially common in multi-occupancy buildings with frequent turnover, including hostels, hotels, holiday accommodation, and blocks of flats.

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Professional Bedbug Control Services in the UK

Bedbugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on blood and are most active at night. They are difficult to eliminate without professional help because they hide in tight crevices close to where people sleep and can survive for long periods without feeding. Shire Pest Solutions provides targeted bedbug control designed to remove the infestation thoroughly and reduce the risk of it returning.

Why Bedbugs Are a Serious Problem

Bedbugs can spread quickly from room to room and are commonly introduced through luggage, furniture, and shared living spaces. Even a small infestation can cause:

  • Repeated bites and skin irritation
  • Disrupted sleep and stress
  • Contamination of bedding and furniture with spotting and odours
  • Ongoing reinfestation if eggs and hidden harbourages aren’t treated properly

Where Bedbugs Hide in Homes and Businesses

Bedbugs prefer dark, hidden areas close to sleeping zones. Common harbourages include:

  • Mattress seams, labels, and bed frames
  • Headboards, bedside units, and cracks in wooden furniture
  • Skirting boards, behind loose wallpaper, and picture frames
  • Plug sockets and small gaps around floorboards

Why DIY Bedbug Treatment Often Fails

DIY sprays rarely reach hidden eggs and nymphs, and incorrect treatments can push bedbugs deeper into walls or furniture. Professional control focuses on the full life cycle, ensuring harbourages are treated properly and follow-up measures are applied to prevent re-infestation.

Professional Bedbug Control with Shire Pest Solutions

If you suspect bedbugs, quick action makes all the difference. Shire Pest Solutions can inspect the affected areas, confirm activity, and apply a treatment plan designed to eliminate bedbugs effectively and safely.

Bedbugs in mattress seams
Bedbug close-up on fabric
Signs of bedbug infestation near bedding

Bedbug Control FAQ

Adult bedbugs are small, wingless insects about 5–6mm long, shaped like a flat, brown disc. Nymphs (juvenile bedbugs) are much smaller and paler, while the eggs are tiny, white, and often hidden in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas.
Bedbugs typically hitch a ride on luggage, clothing, or second-hand furniture. They can also spread via public transport or shared accommodation. Once inside, they quickly hide in beds, skirting boards, plug sockets, and even behind wallpaper.
Bedbugs are nocturnal and excellent at hiding. They commonly nestle in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, behind wall hangings, under loose wallpaper, inside sockets, and in cracks in wooden furniture near sleeping areas.
Common signs include red, itchy bites in rows (often on arms, legs, or neck), dark ink-like spots on mattresses (bedbug droppings), blood smears on bedding, and visible small brown insects near sleeping areas.
Yes, bedbugs can survive for several months — in some cases, up to a year — without feeding. This means they can linger in unoccupied rooms and return when a new host becomes available.
DIY treatments are rarely successful. Over-the-counter sprays often fail to reach hidden eggs and nymphs. Professional pest controllers use targeted products and equipment to ensure complete elimination and prevent reinfestation.
Bedbugs are not known to transmit diseases to humans. However, their bites can cause significant discomfort, including itching, redness, and swelling. In some cases, excessive scratching can lead to secondary skin infections. Bedbug infestations can also cause stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.

More About Shire Pest Solutions

Shire Pest Solutions is a trusted and local pest control company proudly serving homes and businesses across Oxfordshire and beyond. We have built our reputation on professionalism, reliability, and fast response times, specialising in the safe and effective removal of pests including ants, wasps, rodents, bed bugs, and more.

Our expert technicians hold full qualifications and use the latest tools and treatments to resolve pest problems quickly and safely—without unnecessary disruption. Whether you face a minor domestic issue or a large-scale commercial infestation, we design our services to meet your needs with minimal fuss and maximum effectiveness.

Based locally, we regularly assist customers in Didcot, Wallingford, Abingdon, Wantage, Witney, Newbury, Thame, Thatcham, and Stokenchurch. Our knowledge of the local area enables us to provide rapid call-outs and treatments that are suited to the unique pest challenges of each location.

At Shire Pest Solutions, we don’t just eliminate pests—we stop them from returning. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and we dedicate ourselves to customer satisfaction, making us the go-to pest control provider for homeowners, landlords, and commercial clients alike.

Contact us today to arrange a call-out or find out more about our pest control services across Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.