With travel increasing again, hotels across Edmonton are seeing a rise in bed bug activity. These small pests can cause big headaches for both guests and hospitality staff. While bed bugs don’t transmit disease, they can damage a hotel’s reputation fast, and once they settle in, they’re hard to remove without professional help.
At Birch Fumigators, we understand the importance of discretion and efficiency. That’s why our hotel pest control services are fast, safe, and always confidential, with unmarked vehicles and experienced technicians who work around your schedule.
Why Hotels Get Bed Bugs
Hotels experience high guest turnover, which means a lot of suitcases, clothing, and personal items moving in and out. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers. They cling to fabrics and luggage, then hide in:
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Mattress seams
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Bed frames and headboards
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Upholstered chairs
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Behind baseboards or artwork
Even luxury hotels can have issues—it has nothing to do with cleanliness. Once a few bugs enter, they can multiply quickly and spread between rooms or floors.
What Hotel Guests Should Watch For
If you’re checking into a hotel, take a moment to:
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Inspect the mattress and pillow seams for dark spots or tiny bugs
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Check behind the headboard and inside drawers
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Keep luggage off the floor and away from the bed
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Wash your clothing in hot water after travel
Guests noticing bites or bugs should alert the front desk right away.
How Hotel Managers Can Stay Ahead
A bed bug sighting can ruin a guest’s entire experience. It’s not just unpleasant—it’s distressing. No one wants to wake up to bites, or worse, bring bed bugs home in their luggage. For hotels, this isn’t just a pest problem—it’s a reputation and revenue problem. One bad review online can deter future guests and damage long-term trust in your brand. That’s why it’s critical for hotel managers to treat bed bug prevention and control with urgency and care. Early detection, routine inspections, and fast professional treatment are essential to protecting your guests and your business.
Birch offers commercial pest control services designed for the hospitality industry. We can help with:
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Discreet inspections across multiple rooms or floors
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Safe, effective bed bug treatments
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K9 inspections to find bugs hiding deep in furniture or walls
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Regular monitoring and preventative care
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Staff education to identify signs early
Why Professional Help Is Necessary
DIY sprays and off-the-shelf solutions rarely work for bed bugs. These pests are resilient and know how to hide. They can’t be wiped out without treating all affected areas—and all life stages, including eggs.
Our heat treatments and chemical options are designed to eliminate bed bugs completely while keeping your rooms safe and ready for guests again.
The Birch Difference
Birch Fumigators is trusted across Edmonton for a reason:
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We’re locally owned and operated
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We use unmarked service vehicles for discretion
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We offer humane, environmentally friendly treatments
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We’ve been in business for over 120 years
Whether you run a hotel, short-term rental, or guesthouse, we’re here to help you keep your space comfortable, pest-free, and guest-ready.
Book a Discreet Inspection Today
If you suspect a problem or want peace of mind, contact us today for a confidential consultation. We’ll walk you through your options and provide a plan that works for your facility.
Contact Birch Fumigators today for expert help with bed bugs in hotels.