Bed bugs have become an increasingly common issue in both homes and commercial properties throughout the UK. These resilient insects are experts at hiding and can spread quickly once introduced. They often require a structured approach to ensure complete eradication. Understanding how they behave and the most effective treatment methods is essential for achieving long term control.
This guide provides practical advice on recognising an infestation, preparing a property for treatment and choosing professional grade products such as Mostyn Duo CS and Permost CS, both available from Dalton Supplies. It also summarises independent laboratory and field performance data for these products, taken from controlled scientific studies.
What are bed bugs and how do they behave
Bed bugs feed exclusively on blood and are most active at night. They are small, flat, reddish brown insects that hide close to sleeping areas such as bed frames, mattresses, skirting boards and furniture joints. Signs of an infestation include small dark faecal spots, shed skins, clusters of eggs and live insects.
Because bed bugs hide deeply within cracks and crevices, a successful bed bug treatment requires both precision and persistence. Even a small surviving population can quickly re establish itself.
Preparing a property for treatment
Preparation is vital for improving the success of any professional bed bug treatment. The following steps are recommended.
Thorough cleaning
Wash bedding and textiles at high temperatures and vacuum all accessible areas including mattress seams and furniture joints.
Reduction of clutter
Remove items from under the bed and around sleeping areas to limit hiding places.
Isolate and inspect furniture
Pull beds and furniture slightly away from walls to expose harbourages and ensure good access for treatment.
Seal and remove waste
Place vacuum bags, discarded items and infested waste into sealed bags to prevent spreading insects to other rooms.
Professional grade bed bug treatments
Dalton Supplies offers two high performance professional insecticides widely used for bed bug control.
Mostyn Duo CS
A dual active formulation combining Cyphenothrin and Prallethrin that provides both rapid knockdown and long lasting residual activity.
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Permost CS
A micro encapsulated formulation containing Permethrin designed for extended surface protection.
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Both products can be applied as targeted surface sprays to bed frames, headboards, furniture joints, skirting boards and known harbourage points. Always follow the product label and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Evidence from controlled laboratory studies
Comprehensive testing has been carried out on both Mostyn Duo CS and Permost CS, with results demonstrating extremely high levels of effectiveness against both adult bed bugs and nymphs.
Fast acting knockdown
Direct application trials show that Mostyn Duo CS achieved complete knockdown of adult bed bugs within thirty seconds. All treated insects were confirmed dead after twenty four hours. Permost CS performed at the same level for knockdown and mortality under the same conditions.
Residual performance on treated surfaces
Bed bugs placed on surfaces treated up to eight weeks earlier experienced complete mortality across all materials tested including concrete, wood, ceramic and steel. Even at twelve weeks, surfaces treated with Mostyn Duo CS continued to cause total mortality, with faster knockdown times on non porous surfaces compared with Permost CS.
Fogging applications
When Mostyn Duo CS was applied via thermal or cold fogging in sealed test chambers, adult bed bugs and nymphs achieved one hundred percent knockdown within one hour and one hundred percent mortality within twenty four hours with no recovery observed at forty eight hours.
Simulated environment and real world field results
Simulated room testing
Tests carried out in controlled chambers designed to resemble real living spaces demonstrated that both Mostyn Duo CS and Permost CS caused complete mortality of adults and nymphs at the time of treatment and again at twelve weeks, despite the insects not being forced into contact with treated areas. Bed bugs roamed freely among untreated harbourages yet still succumbed to treated surfaces.
Field trial in occupied properties
Five active bed bug infestations in apartments and hotel rooms were treated with Mostyn Duo CS. Monitoring traps recorded an initial ninety eight percent reduction in bed bug numbers within the first week. From week two through to week twelve, no bed bugs were recorded in any of the locations. These results demonstrate that the product can achieve near complete clearance in active real world infestations when applied correctly.
Using Mostyn Duo CS or Permost CS for best results
To achieve the highest chance of complete eradication:
- Treat all known harbourages thoroughly including bed frames, slats, headboards, skirting boards, furniture joints and cracks around the bed.
- Use a methodical approach starting at the bed and working outwards, ensuring even coverage of all potential hiding places.
- Allow for residual activity and avoid washing treated surfaces unless necessary. The residual effect is essential for killing newly hatched nymphs.
- Monitor regularly using monitoring traps or visual inspections over the following weeks to confirm success.
Conclusion
Bed bug infestations can be challenging, but with the correct preparation and the use of proven professional grade insecticides, effective control is achievable. The data supports the use of both Mostyn Duo CS and Permost CS as highly effective tools for rapid knockdown and long lasting residual control of bed bugs in both experimental and real world settings.
If you require expert grade bed bug treatment products, Dalton Supplies provides trusted solutions suitable for professional use.