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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....

Sky News shared the alarming increase in bed bugs across the UK, causing concerns among travellers and guests. With about a quarter of...

Spotta's CEO Robert Fryers shared on BBC News Breakfast that bed bug detections by March 15th this year have already surpassed the total...

Spotta’s pest-detecting technology expands into new markets following a year of surging demand Cambridge, UK, 19th December 2023: Spotta,...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12852597/UK-hotels-step-war-bed-bugs-bite-free-festive-season-smart-gadget-helped-rid-Paris-cr...

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/3e8931e8-1fe7-41e5-bfb0-2a06591eac19?shareToken=fb2da9ee4cf4c2224622427002720477 Spotta’s CEO Robert...

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...

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...

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...

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

Spotta has been crowned one of this year’s #21toWatch innovations. Selected in ‘The Things’ category for our Pod to detect bed bugs, Robert collected the trophy in a virtual ceremony on Thursday 4 March. Hosted by Cofinitive, the event was attended by entrepreneurs, developers and other business leaders. About the #21toWatch Awards The awards showcase the people, companies and ‘things’ at the cutting-edge of innovation and entrepreneurship. Around 250 nominations were receive

We're excited to announce that we have been shortlisted for two categories at the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020! Following the successful first year of the Bed Pod and trials of our new Forest Pod, we’ve been named as finalists in the CleanTech Company of the Year and the hotly-contested One to Watch category at this year’s awards. CleanTech Company of the Year Our Bed Pod is a natural fit with this category, and the judges who selected the finalist

Spotta was shortlisted for the 2020 CSSA Innovation Showcase, postponed due to Covid-19. In January 2020, our CEO, Robert, headed to the London Stadium for a Dragon’s Den style pitch to representatives from the Cleaning and Support Services Association for a place at the 2020 CSSA Innovation Showcase. The annual event celebrates creativity and innovation within the cleaning industry, and is supported by the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association. Following a successful pitc

Investors have rewarded the commercial success of Spotta's smart pest systems with a $1.18 million seed funding round. This investment reflects Spotta's huge potential in global markets in farming, forestry, hospitality, and other sectors to solve the £320bn ($400bn) problem of insect pests while dramatically reducing pesticide use. Representatives of Cambridge Angels and REMUS, a US-based VC firm, will join Spotta's board as part of the £934,000 ($1,184,287*) investment deal