How to prevent bed bugs at bedtime

These creepy crawlies have been getting their fair share of the spotlight since the pandemic in France spreading across Europe. Bed bugs favour ‘warm, dark hiding places’, making mattresses, beds and suitcases a few of their favourites. While this doesn’t make for a settling bedtime story, this page is dedicated to bed bug infestation prevention – so you can rest easy.

With some easy bed bug control solutions, here are your at-home DIY bed bug prevention tips to keep bedtime the magical, peaceful time it should be.

What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are tiny insects that thrive in warm, small spaces. While their bites are harmless in terms of health complications, they can be itchy and naturally, the thought of them intruding on our personal spaces can cause distress and prevent a good night’s sleep.

What are some signs you may have bed bugs in your bed?

If you wake up with bites or itching, this could be a sign you have bed bugs; you may also spot their droppings or even catch one. But they are tiny – making them easy to miss!

You may notice some musty odours that seem to come out of nowhere. A bed bug infestation can smell like musty, damp towels, and is generally unpleasant.

Blood stains can also appear when you have bed bugs, which is from accidentally crushing them throughout the night.

If you spot any pearly shaped oval eggs these are likely to be bed bug eggs. The reason they spread so rapidly is because female bed bugs tend to lay around one to seven per day – which hatch within seven to ten days.

If you are concerned you may have bed bugs in your bed then the sooner you take action, the better!

How can you prevent bed bugs at home?

Washing clothes and thoroughly cleaning luggage after travelling abroad will help prevent bed bugs from entering your home, where they can quickly spread. Regular cleaning and hoovering can also eliminate any bed bugs should they manage to enter your home via furniture or clothes. When it comes to your sleep set-up, our bamboo bedding accessories offer comfortable, supportive, and breathable options that are natural bedbug repellants.

What are some natural bed bug repellants?

Using antibacterial, moisture-wicking and breathable fabrics for your bedding is a simple and effective way to prevent the infestation of bed bugs.

Mattresses are one of the key ways bed bugs can sneak into your home. But not with our Hybrid Bamboo Mattress and Pro version: with fresh bamboo-infused memory foam (BioCell Foam™), our revolutionary technology makes it a highly breathable mattress.

You can also bring home our Hybrid Bamboo Pillows with bamboo-charcoal infused, supportive 3rd generation memory foam. You can rest your head in bliss with our signature, smooth, naturally antibacterial bamboo cover.

And to wrap up? Our 100% Bamboo Bedding is a natural bed bug buster. The smooth, gentle fabric protects skin against irritation and allergies while optimising bedtime hygiene.

For extra protection, seal your mattress with our waterproof, antibacterial Bamboo Mattress Protector. Bedtime will be a natural bamboo sanctuary of comfort – even the bravest of bed bugs wouldn’t want to enter.

Round up of bed bug control tips

Here is a quick round up of our top tips for bed bug prevention.

Wash all luggage when returning from travelling abroad; bed bugs can easily attach to suitcases and travel bags.
Regularly hoover and clean at home in case bed bugs have made it in through the door via furniture or guests.
Invest in high quality, naturally antibacterial, breathable bedding to optimise bedtime hygiene.