Check your bedsheets! Britons warned of invasion of blood sucking BEDBUGS

Pest control experts have warned of a bedbug invasion in the UK[GETTY]

Pest control experts have warned a "perfect storm" of a hot summer followed by a mild winter has created ideal breeding conditions for the insects.

Holidaymakers have been told their homes could have been invaded in their absence and they could even have brought the bedbugs in from abroad.

Rob Simpson, managing director of independent pest controllers register Basis Prompt, said: "People often associate an increase in the number of bedbugs with the warm weather, but it is far more likely to be caused by trips abroad or even hotel stays in this country.

"Families can bring them home in luggage or clothing and would never suspect a thing.

"The first time they know about it is when they wake up with a rash which can be itchy for days."

One of the main calling cards of bedbugs is leaving behind bite marks which are itchy [GETTY/PIC POSED BY MODEL]

Families can bring them home in luggage or clothing and would never suspect a thing

Pest expert Rob Simpson

The UK has been victim to an explosion of bedbugs in the last decade. The critters feast on our blood and leave irritating bite marks.

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Check your bedsheets! Britons warned of invasion of blood sucking BEDBUGS