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Read our commissioned research on why over half UK guests prioritize bed bug protection!
Read our commissioned research on why over half UK guests prioritize bed bug protection!
Rohan Seery
Sep 11, 20241 min read


Spotta Featured in The Daily Telegraph: Sharp Rise in Bed Bugs Sparks Demand for Hotel Prevention Measures
Bed bug infestations in UK hotels have surged by 278%, sparking concerns among travellers and experts including BBC's Simon Calder....
Rohan Seery
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Spotta on Sky News: Rise in Bed Bugs Leaves Quarter of Brits Wary of Booking Accommodation
Sky News shared the alarming increase in bed bugs across the UK, causing concerns among travellers and guests. With about a quarter of...
Rohan Seery
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Spotta on BBC Breakfast News: Rising Bed Bug Numbers, Negative Guest Reviews & 24/7 Detection
Spotta's CEO Robert Fryers shared on BBC News Breakfast that bed bug detections by March 15th this year have already surpassed the total...
Rohan Seery
Apr 3, 20241 min read


The impact of bed bugs on hotels
Whether you run a B&B or a luxury five-star resort hotel, bed bugs can damage your business in more ways than one. The pests are easily...

Spotta
Jan 17, 20242 min read


How to identify and treat bed bugs
Waking up to find yourself covered in bed bug bites may seem like a scene from a horror movie. But if you’re an accommodation or lodging...

Spotta
Jan 12, 20242 min read


Where do bed bugs come from?
Bed bugs are on the increase, found everywhere from homes and hotels to nursing homes, schools, offices, hospitals and transportation,...

Spotta
Jan 3, 20242 min read
Press Release: Bed bug detection tech company Spotta secures £3m funding to supercharge its growth
Spotta’s pest-detecting technology expands into new markets following a year of surging demand Cambridge, UK, 19th December 2023: Spotta,...
Rohan Seery
Dec 20, 20234 min read


London Bankside Hotel Impressed with Spotta: Featured in Daily Mail
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12852597/UK-hotels-step-war-bed-bugs-bite-free-festive-season-smart-gadget-helped-rid-Paris-cr...
Rohan Seery
Dec 12, 20231 min read


The Times Highlights Spotta: Tech vs Bedbugs
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/3e8931e8-1fe7-41e5-bfb0-2a06591eac19?shareToken=fb2da9ee4cf4c2224622427002720477 Spotta’s CEO Robert...
Rohan Seery
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Boutique Hotel News Turns to Spotta's CEO, Robert Fryers, for Expert Guidance!
https://boutiquehotelnews.com/features/hotel-bed-bugs/ In a dynamic hospitality industry, Boutique Hotel News is the go-to resource for...
Rohan Seery
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Spotta CEO in High Demand: Media Seek Insights on Escalating Bed Bug Issue
National and local media seek out Spotta CEO for expert view on Bed Bugs, why they will continue to increase in number and how to get...
Rohan Seery
Nov 22, 20231 min read


BBC Covers Bed Bug Crisis and Spotta Solution
Bedbugs: Hotels turn to tech as outbreaks rise BBC covers the bed bug crisis and a focus on catching out breaks early which is vital to...
Rohan Seery
Nov 21, 20231 min read


sifted.eu: Freaked out by the Paris bed bug infestation? There’s now a startup for that
Cambridge-HQ’d Spotta might not be able to get rid of the bed bugs currently taking Paris by storm, but it says it can help the city stop...

Spotta
Oct 11, 20234 min read


Bed bug crisis
Cambridge Spinout Spotta Most Immediately Actionable Hi-Tech Prevention Solution to Paris Bed Bug Problem 6 October at 2PM FOR IMMEDIATE...

Spotta
Oct 6, 20232 min read


Spotta demonstrates trapping efficacy for Red Palm Weevil
Our smart monitoring solution for the Red Palm Weevil has undergone rigorous testing in both lab and arena environments. The destructive...

Spotta
Apr 5, 20233 min read


Sustainable Insect Management
We are changing the world with our sustainable detection and monitoring solutions of insect pests. Damage caused by insects has a huge...

Spotta
Aug 16, 20212 min read


Spotta Named in Top21.2021
Spotta has been crowned one of this year’s #21toWatch innovations. Selected in ‘The Things’ category for our Pod to detect bed bugs,...

Spotta
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Early Warning System for Red Palm Weevils
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization has identified Red Palm Weevil as one of the most destructive agricultural pests. Spotta is...

Spotta
Feb 19, 20212 min read


Early Detection Key to Effective Pest Control
Insect pests cost the world around £320 billion each year, affecting industries as diverse as hospitality, farming and forestry. From bed...

Spotta
Feb 2, 20213 min read
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