Pest guide
Bedbug
Cimex lectularius
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
Yes
A pest-control professional can assess the extent of the problem and recommend suitable action.
- Potential harm
Bites and feeds on people
- What to expect
Possible response: Professional assessment, treatment and follow-up. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Bedbug (Cimex lectularius). Typical location: Mattresses. Potential harm: Bites and feeds on people. Possible response: Professional assessment, treatment and follow-up.
Facts
- Latin name
- Cimex lectularius
- English name
- Bedbug
- Preferred conditions
- Mattresses
- Life cycle
- May live for many months, depending on temperature and food availability
Response and treatment
Professional assessment, treatment and follow-up
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.