Bed bug guides
Bed bug bites in the UK: what they look like and what to do
Bed bug bites are usually itchy, raised red bumps, often in a line or a group, on skin that is uncovered in bed. The NHS says they normally clear up on their own within a week. A cool, damp cloth helps, and a pharmacist can suggest a cream or antihistamine. See a GP if the bites stay painful or swollen, or if redness spreads.
Read itThe bed bug life cycle: from egg to adult
A bed bug goes through three stages: egg, nymph and adult. Nymphs shed their skin five times as they grow, and need a blood meal before each moult…
26 October 2026
Bed bug signs: what to look for
The NHS lists four main signs of bed bugs: bites on skin that is exposed in bed, small blood spots on the sheets, tiny brown or black droppings, and…
26 October 2026
What kills bed bugs instantly?
High heat is the fastest reliable kill: in laboratory tests nearly all adult bed bugs died once heated past about 48°C, and their eggs by about 55°C…
26 October 2026
What temperature kills bed bugs?
Bed bugs start to die at about 45°C, but it takes time: around an hour and a half for adults and about seven hours for eggs at that temperature. The…
26 October 2026
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