Bed Bugs
Do You Have Bed Bugs?
We recommend having your home inspected if you have any concerns that you may have bed bugs or if you recently discovered that a friend or family member has bed bugs. By having your home inspected we can identify the pest and confirm whether or not it is a bed bug. Another benefit of an inspection is to potentially discover the problem in the beginning stages. Unfortunately, some people mistake the signs of bed bugs for fleas or other insects and months may go by before they realize they do have bed bugs and take action. At that point, the presence of bed bugs in their home has become much more established and it is more probable that the bed bugs have spread throughout the home. However, no matter the severity of your issue, rest assured that we will resolve it.
Can Bed Bugs spread?
Although bed bugs are associated with nesting in beds, their nests are often found in various places. The mattress and box are a primary concern but when it comes to treatment, attention needs to be given to the entire home. Bed bugs can be carried to couches, other rooms and living areas. These areas need to be carefully inspected by a pest professional and every crack and crevice needs to be treated thoroughly. Bed bug infestations can originate from a variety of places including from, traveling, used furniture, a friend or family member or even a movie theater. A common misconception is that people who have bed bugs must have a dirty home. However, unlike roaches who are attracted to left out food or sugary substances, bed bugs only feed on blood and are attracted to pheromones. The cleanliness of your home has nothing to do with having bed bugs.
What’s Next?
Inspection
The first step is to have an inspection and confirm that your pest issue is indeed bed bugs. Once the presence of bed bugs is confirmed we will then continue the inspection and thoroughly look at each room and determine which rooms have bed bug activity and the severity of each room. After the inspection we will give you room by room directions on how to properly prepare the house for treatment.
Preperation
Preparing the home properly is vital to a successful treatment. Along with the consultation after the inspection, a written checklist is provided to guide you through the process. Remember, we are here to help. So, during this period we are available to answer any questions and help you through this process in any way we can.
Treatment
When we treat for bed bugs we treat the entire home regardless of activity. However, knowing where the nest are located from the inspection will allow us to spend more time in the troubled areas. The house must be vacated during treatment and for a number of hours afterwards. That is why we usually will schedule these treatments in the morning. Also, due to the gestation period of the bed bug eggs will perform a follow-up treatment approximately two weeks after the initial treatment.
Schedule an inspection
If you are struggling with bed bugs and don’t know what to do next, give us a call. We can come out and perform a Free Inspection. Our inspection will determine if you do have bed bugs or if you have a problem with another pest which needs to be resolved. If it is bed bugs, then we will provide a checklist of things for you to do before the treatment and then we will go over how everything works, when the follow up treatment will be and what to expect after treatment. We also offer an extended bed bug protection plan as well.
