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Spotta's 24/7 monitoring data shows London hotels now record 75% more bed bug detections than Paris. Here is what the data shows, how it was measured and what it means for hotels.

You fell a block of spruce, replant the following spring, and by midsummer the new seedlings carry feeding scars. A few are already dead. That is the large pine weevil, and anyone who has managed a restock site has seen it. This pine weevil monitoring guide covers where the risk sits, when to start counting, and which methods give you numbers you can act on. The short version: begin before you plant, keep checking through the warm months, and let what you count shape your pro

A single overlooked mattress seam can turn into a room closure, a bad review, and a pest control invoice. Most hotels don't get caught out by a full-blown infestation. They get caught out by the small, early signs of bed bugs that a rushed turnover misses: a rust-coloured speck on a pillowcase, a pale shed skin tucked into a seam, a musty smell nobody can quite place. This guide walks housekeeping teams through what a proper hotel room inspection should cover, where to check,

For hotels and other accommodation providers, bed bugs are one of the few pest problems that can go from invisible to reputation-damaging in a matter of days. You can't stop bed bugs from being carried in on a guest's luggage, but you can catch them early. Traditional approaches - periodic visual inspections, sniffer dogs, or waiting for a guest to complain - tend to be reactive, and by the time bed bugs are found the problem has often already spread. Spotta's Bed Pod changes

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Bed bug infestations in UK hotels have surged by 278%, sparking concerns among travellers and experts including BBC's Simon Calder. Complaints on Booking.com reached 1,319 last year, up from 826 in 2022, with over five times as many cases reported in the first three months of 2024 compared to last year. Uncertainty about prevention measures is deterring 22% of British consumers from booking accommodations, according to a Censuswide survey. At Spotta we’re here to support hote

Sky News shared the alarming increase in bed bugs across the UK, causing concerns among travellers and guests. With about a quarter of British people hesitant to book accommodation due to this rise, it's clear that the issue is impacting guest decisions. At Spotta, we're backing hotels with our 24/7 solution, ensuring guests can rest assured they'll enjoy a protected night's sleep, with the most effective system in place to guard against bed bugs.

Spotta's CEO Robert Fryers shared on BBC News Breakfast that bed bug detections by March 15th this year have already surpassed the total number in 2023, with London seeing a surprising 28% increase compared to Paris. Additionally, Booking.com reported a triple increase in guest complaints about bed bugs between 2021 and 2023. Robert stressed the importance of early detection, which is why Spotta supports hoteliers with our Bed Pod solution that detects bed bugs 24/7, automati

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 transported, tucking themselves away in bags, boxes and other materials, and there’s no way of stopping them entering your premises. Early detection of the pests is key to managing them and minimising their impact on your property. But what damage can bed bugs do to your accommodation or lodging business? Loss of business and negative reviews

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 provider, bed bugs can be a real nightmare! Protecting guests is a priority for the hospitality industry and knowing how to identify and treat bed bugs is key to giving your guests a good night’s sleep. Is it a bed bug? Bed bug infestations can occur in any type of accommodation, from bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels, apartment blocks and

Bed bugs are on the increase, found everywhere from homes and hotels to nursing homes, schools, offices, hospitals and transportation, according to the 2018 Bugs Without Borders survey. Having been thought to have almost been eradicated in the 1950s, bed bug numbers are now rising. But where do bed bugs come from? History of bed bugs Bed bugs have been dining on humans for more than 3,500 years, invading ancient civilisations in Egypt, Greece and Rome. They were often thought

Spotta’s pest-detecting technology expands into new markets following a year of surging demand Cambridge, UK, 19th December 2023: Spotta, the smart pest detection tech company, has raised a £3 million growth investment round led by The Yield Lab, STIHL Ventures, and ACF Investors. The latest investment will be used to drive the global growth of Spotta’s products, in particular the breakout success of the Bed Pod detectors for bed bugs Founded in 2018, Spotta’s ultra-low-powe

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12852597/UK-hotels-step-war-bed-bugs-bite-free-festive-season-smart-gadget-helped-rid-Paris-creepy-crawlies.html Andras Goldsbrough, Maintenance Manager at the five-star London Bankside Hotel, (part of the Marriot Autograph Collection) shared with Daily Mail Online why he was so impressed with the Spotta bed bug solution he has installed 225 Spotta bed-pods. The early warning system allows immediate detection and swift treatment to

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/3e8931e8-1fe7-41e5-bfb0-2a06591eac19?shareToken=fb2da9ee4cf4c2224622427002720477 Spotta’s CEO Robert Fryers shared with The Times how our sensor technology detects bed bugs more quickly than ever before, allowing hotels to do something about it before anyone gets bitten. Bed pods, are slipped beneath hotel mattresses, and the pod takes a picture of any insects that venture inside, this is transmitted to our servers and we can identify what t

https://boutiquehotelnews.com/features/hotel-bed-bugs/ In a dynamic hospitality industry, Boutique Hotel News is the go-to resource for the latest trends, technologies and now challenges, with the industry facing the rising challenge of Bed Bug infestations. Spotta's Co-founder and CEO, Robert Fryers, provides practical advice for hotel teams on how they can best prevent bed bugs and manage infestations.

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 ahead of the problem. ITV, BBC World Service, BBC News, BBC 2, Times Radio, BBC Radio London among others have interviewed Robert Fryers, CEO of Spotta.

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 stopping the spread and for hotels and train companies also to avoid costly infestations that distress customers and impact reputations. Get started on Bed Bug prevention now https://www.spotta.co/contact

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 them from coming back From sifted.eu 10 Oct 2023 Amy O'Brien 5 min read When I moved into a Roman family’s annex with a year’s worth of luggage a decade ago, nothing could have prepared me for the crawling hell I’d soon endure. After five sleepless nights, the emergence of itchy red welts all over my arms and legs, and some frantic googlin

Cambridge Spinout Spotta Most Immediately Actionable Hi-Tech Prevention Solution to Paris Bed Bug Problem 6 October at 2PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. London – 6 October 2023 – Today Spotta announced its availability to serve London and Paris in their efforts to prevent widespread outbreaks of bed bugs. Spotta is the only existing solution that can prevent bed bug outbreaks such as the ones that threaten Paris hotels today and the Paris Olympics next year. Bed bug populations have

Our smart monitoring solution for the Red Palm Weevil has undergone rigorous testing in both lab and arena environments. The destructive Red Palm Weevil To find out why it is one of the world’s most destructive agricultural pests, take a look at our blog post announcing our early warning system for Red Palm Weevil. To ensure our smart monitoring solution is fit for purpose, it was key to rigorously test it with real Red Palm Weevils, a pest unavailable for testing in our own