Bed Bugs Love The Warmer Weather: Here's Why

With warmer than usual weather battering the UK we’re receiving more calls than ever. This is simply because most pests thrive in warmer temperatures. One pest that is especially prevalent during this weather is bed bugs. Bed bugs love warm weather. There are many reasons for this, such as the following.

Why bed bugs love warm weather

One of the reasons why bed bugs love warm weather is because people change their sleeping habits. For example, most of us are wearing less clothing that usual. This makes it a lot easier for bed bugs to bite us. There’s no longer a barrier of clothing preventing them. This means the bugs can feast to their hearts content. In addition to this, there’s no layer of blankets or heavy duvets stopping them.

With the increased temperatures, bed bugs are also able to breed at a faster pace. All pests thrive in warm weather, including bed bugs. They can multiply rapidly and this basically means increased amounts of these bugs. Once again, this means there are more bugs to bite you, especially when travelling.

With the weather so nice, many people are also choosing to go on holiday and bugs are picked up when travelling. This has greatly exacerbated the bed bug issue. The main way that people pick up bed bugs is by bringing them back from holiday. Whether you’re staying at the cheapest of most expensive accommodation, it’s possible to pick up these bugs.

It’s also possible to pick up these bugs on a day out on a summer day. Many species of these bugs do actually live out in the wild. This means it’s possible to pick them up if you’re walking through long grass, a forest, or anywhere really. You may also have picked them up simply by eating or sitting outside.

What to do if bed bugs are bothering you

Bottom line: bed bugs love warm weather. But what can you do about this issue? The best thing to do is take action quickly. Waiting or ignoring the problem will only make things worse. Start by removing all bedding and washing it. Also thoroughly vacuum the area around your bed and also under your bed. Check every nook and cranny around your bed. If you have a headrest, check behind that as well. These bugs can also hide underneath bed side tables, so look there. Finally, you may want to spray store bought pesticide around your bed.

While all of these things may help, there’s a good chance the bed bugs will not be defeated. These bugs are extremely tenacious and highly resistant to removal. Unfortunately, bed bugs love warm weather, and getting rid of them right now is tough. In most cases you will need professional help. The best way to remove bed bugs is with heat treatments. For more information on this, please contact us.