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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

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

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

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