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UK homes issued bed bug warning as complaints increase - how to tell if you have them
Pest control call outs for bed bugs in UK homes have risen 62% since last April, with Well Pharmacy advising on detection and treatment options available in-store.
- Well Pharmacy, UK retail pharmacy chain, warned of a 62% rise in bed-bug infestations since April last year, following reports of increased pest control call outs.
- Because bed bugs hide in tiny crevices and move quickly at speeds up to 100 feet per hour, they transfer easily between people via clothing and furniture, spreading infestations household to household.
- Look for these tell‑tale indicators: blood spots on bedding, small brown spots on furniture, and raised itchy bites; if found, wash bedding at at least 60C, tumble dry for half an hour, then clean and vacuum.
- Because bites can become infected if scratched, householders now face a rising nuisance, prompting increased demand for pest control services and urgent action to prevent infections and distress.
- Pharmacy First can diagnose and treat in about 10 minutes, with trained pharmacy colleagues treating anyone aged at least one year and offering mild steroid creams for over 10s at local Well Pharmacy stores.
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UK homes issued bed bug warning as complaints increase - how to tell if you have them
Travelling at speeds of up to 100 feet per hour and able to hide in any tiny crevices across your bed, the bugs can prove to be hard to spot
·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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