Bed Bug Pest Control in Lancashire and Greater Manchester

If you’re waking up with itchy bites or noticing blood spots on your sheets, you may have an unwelcome guest: bed bugs. I provide fast, effective bed bug pest control services across Lancashire and Greater Manchester — including Preston, Bolton, Wigan, and beyond.

As a professional bed bug exterminator, I offer discreet surveys, expert identification, and targeted bed bug treatments to eliminate infestations from domestic and commercial properties.

Identifying Bed Bug Infestations

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, flat, wingless insects that measure around 5–7mm when fully grown. Their flat bodies allow them to hide in tight cracks and crevices — not just in beds and mattresses, but also:

• Behind wallpaper

• Inside bedside lamps

• In the gaps of furniture

• Under carpets or skirting boards

During the day, bed bugs remain hidden. At night, they emerge to feed on blood — usually from humans, though they may also bite pets if necessary.

Bed Bug Bites: What to Look For

Bed bugs feed by piercing the skin with specialised mouthparts. Their bites can lead to:

• Red, itchy welts

• Swelling or inflammation

• Difficulty sleeping due to irritation or anxiety

While bed bugs aren’t currently known to transmit diseases, their presence is highly distressing. The psychological impact alone is reason enough to seek professional bed bug pest control.

Bed Bug Behaviour and Spread

Both male and female bed bugs require blood to survive and reproduce. They hide in dark places during the day and come out at night to feed, often going unnoticed for weeks or even months.

Infestations can arise for several reasons:

• Travel – Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers, often brought home in luggage or clothing after hotel stays.

• Secondhand furniture – Buying used mattresses, sofas or even wardrobes can accidentally introduce bed bugs into your home.

• High-turnover housing – Bed bugs are common in shared housing, student accommodation, and places with frequent guest stays.

What to Do if You Suspect Bed Bugs

If you believe you have bed bugs, do not strip beds or move furniture between rooms. This is because doing so can spread the infestation.

Instead, you should:

1. Leave the affected room as undisturbed as possible.

2. Clear clutter from the floor but do not dispose of bedding or mattresses.

3. Contact a professional bed bug exterminator immediately.

I offer a discreet and prompt response to all bed bug calls. My tailored bed bug treatments target both adult insects and their eggs to stop the infestation cycle.

Professional Bed Bug Treatment

Because of their biology, bed bugs require more than just a quick spray to eliminate. I use a combination of:

• Residual insecticides to kill bugs on contact and over time

• Insect growth regulators to disrupt development and reproduction

• Targeted treatments based on your property type and infestation level

All work is carried out with care and attention to minimise disruption and reduce the risk of re-infestation.

Why Choose Me as Your Bed Bug Exterminator?

• Over 20 years of pest control experience

• Thorough surveys and accurate identification

• Long-lasting bed bug pest control solutions

• Friendly, honest advice — and no unnecessary upselling

• Serving homes, hotels, landlords, and businesses across the North West

Call Now for Expert Bed Bug Pest Control

If you’re dealing with bed bugs, don’t suffer in silence. I can quickly assess your situation and advise on the best solution. If you’re happy to go ahead, I will carry out a professional bed bug treatment to help you reclaim your home.

Call Ian Smith Pest Control on 07821 318954 for expert bed bug removal in Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Alternatively, you can message us using our online contact form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.