Nocturnal bloodsuckers — Meet the bedbug
Bedbugs hide in bedding and furnishings and feast during the night. Their bites are irritating and when found in hotels or accommodation, they can damage your business reputation.
Bedbugs are nocturnal bloodsuckers that cause irritating bites resulting in swelling and itching. They can be found in sleeping areas of hotels, hostels and other dormitories as well as domestic bedrooms.
Along with bites, bed bugs infiltrate premises and leave an odour. Bed bug infestations can spread rapidly if left untreated, making early detection and professional treatment crucial.
Signs of a Bedbug Infestation
Irritation When Sleeping
Bedbugs are nocturnal feeders that bite exposed skin while you sleep. If you're waking up with unexplained itchy, red welts — especially in lines or clusters on your arms, neck, or face — bedbugs may be the cause.
Blood Spots on Sheets
Small spots of blood on your sheets, pillowcases, or mattress are a telltale sign. These occur when you accidentally crush a bedbug after it has fed, or from bites continuing to bleed slightly.
Unpleasant Odour
Severe bedbug infestations produce a distinctive, unpleasant musty odour from the scent glands of the bugs. If you notice this smell in your bedroom or sleeping areas, it warrants immediate investigation.
Dark Spots on Mattress
Look for dark or rusty spots on mattress seams, sheets, and nearby furniture. These are bedbug excrement and are often found along mattress edges, behind headboards, and in crevices of bed frames.
Shed Skins & Eggs
Bedbugs shed their skins as they grow through five nymph stages. Finding tiny, pale yellow skins or pearly white eggs (about 1mm long) in mattress folds, furniture joints, or behind skirting boards confirms their presence.
What You Should Know
A female bedbug may lay between 200–500 eggs in her lifetime
Bedbugs can survive for months without feeding
They are excellent hitchhikers — spreading via luggage, clothing, and furniture
Bedbugs are not a sign of poor hygiene — they can infest any environment
Professional treatment is essential as DIY methods rarely eliminate infestations
Infestations in hotels and accommodation can seriously damage business reputation
Suspect a Bedbug Infestation?
Professional treatment is essential for bedbug removal. Contact Safe Circle today for expert inspection and treatment.