Specialist bedbug treatment delivered by Pestraid Kenya · Nairobi
+254 710 907628Bedbug knowledge centre
Start here · 3 min read
What actually works against bedbugs in Kenyan homes, what to avoid, what you can safely do yourself and when professional treatment is the better option.
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Identification · 3 min read
How to recognise bedbug eggs, nymphs and adults, how the life cycle works, and why it explains a second treatment six days after the first.
Identification · 3 min read
How to tell bedbugs from fleas: appearance, movement, where bites appear, where each insect lives and why the difference changes the treatment.
Identification · 3 min read
A practical, step-by-step method for inspecting a bed and bedroom for bedbugs: the signs to look for, where they hide and how to tell evidence apart from dirt.
Identification · 3 min read
A plain-language guide to bedbugs in Kenya: what they look like, how they live and feed, how they spread and where they hide in a home.
Treatment · 3 min read
What actually works against bedbugs in Kenyan homes, what to avoid, what you can safely do yourself and when professional treatment is the better option.
Treatment · 3 min read
A practical preparation guide for bedbug treatment in Kenyan homes: bedding and laundry, furniture, children and pets, what not to do, and what happens between visits.
Treatment · 3 min read
The real reasons bedbugs come back after treatment — surviving eggs, missed hiding places, re-introduction, resistance — and how a structured programme reduces the risk.
Prevention · 3 min read
Can bedbugs spread between apartments? How they move between flats, what tenants and landlords should do, and why neighbouring units are often inspected.
Prevention · 3 min read
Can bedbugs live in clothes? How bedbugs travel in luggage, how to check a hotel room, and what to do with bags and clothing when you get home.
Prevention · 3 min read
A checklist for inspecting a used mattress, bed frame or sofa for bedbugs before buying, plus what to do when it arrives home.
Prevention · 3 min read
Practical habits to reduce the risk of bedbugs coming back after treatment: monitoring, encasements, travel and furniture checks, and acting early.
Costs · 3 min read
What determines the cost of professional bedbug treatment in Nairobi and Kenya, why quotes vary, and how to get an accurate quotation.
Products · 3 min read
Before buying a bedbug spray in Kenya: registration, the label, where sprays can and can't be used, resistance, and when a spray is not enough.
Products · 3 min read
Which bedbug products are appropriate for home use in Kenya: encasements, monitors, sprays and dusts — what each can and cannot do, and how to use them safely.
Hospitality · 3 min read
How hotels, guesthouses and serviced apartments in Kenya can detect bedbugs early, respond to a guest report and reduce the risk of repeat problems.
Tell us about the affected property and get guidance on the next steps for professional bedbug control.