BED BUGS
Sleeping tight is impossible with bedbugs in sight.
“Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite”, it might have seemed like a harmless phrase our parents used to say, but bedbugs are a serious concern that can leave us unsettled and restless. They can be very tricky for homeowners to understand and treat alone. It is best to have a professional come into your home and effectively eliminate the pest to save you money, and time and give you restful sleep again.
Bedbug
Identification
Color ranges from reddish-brown to a deeper brown.
Bedbug nymphs are smaller and lighter in color
Bedbug eggs are tiny, translucent, and often found in clusters
Flat oval-shaped, adults look similar to an apple seed.
4-5 mm
HABITS
Primarily nocternal
Feed on human blood
Attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide
Hide in cracks, crevices, mattress seams, furniture and walls.
Inspect near sleeping areas and resting spaces.
Bedbug bites may appear as small, itchy red welts often arranged in a line or cluster
Elimination
Professionally eliminating bedbugs involves a careful process. A trained pest control expert first inspects the area to find where the bedbugs are hiding. They then use different methods like insecticides, steam, or heat treatments to get rid of the bedbugs.
Infested items might need special treatment or disposal. The professional also takes steps to prevent bedbugs from coming back. Regular checks are done to make sure the treatment worked, ensuring a bug-free space in the long run.
Signs of an Infestation
Bloodstains
Fecal Stains
Live Bedbugs
PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT METHODS
STEAM TREATMENT
Steam is a highly effective method for eliminating bedbugs and their eggs. Professional-grade steamers release high temperatures that penetrate fabrics and crevices, killing bedbugs on contact.
APPREHEND BIOPESTICIDE
Aprehend is a biopesticide available only to licensed professional pest companies. It uses Beauveria bassiana, a naturally occurring fungal spore, in an oil-based spray. This is applied as barriers in areas where bedbugs walk. The spores attach to the bedbug's cuticle, penetrate it, and grow inside, using the insect's blood as a food source. Aprehend is effective against bedbugs of all life stages, killing them within four to ten days.
VACUUMING AND DUSTING
Thorough vacuuming and dusting, especially in infested areas, can physically remove bedbugs and their eggs. Professional-grade vacuums equipped with HEPA filters are often employed for this purpose.
MATTRESS ENCASMENTS
Using mattress encasements can prevent bedbugs from infesting your mattress and make it easier to detect and eliminate them.
CHEMICAL TREATMENTS
Professional pest control services may use specific chemical treatments to eliminate bedbugs. These chemicals are applied strategically to infested areas, providing long-lasting protection. Insecticides, like pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, and desiccants, are commonly used to control or kill bedbug infestations.
TIPS
Don't panic and throw out all your belongings.
Don't use outdoor pesticides inside your home.
Don't use rubbing alcohol, kerosene, or gasoline to kill bed bugs.
Don't use bed bug bombs (foggers).
Don't rely solely on bed bug sprays to get rid of bed bugs.
Don't move items from an infested room to a clean one, this spreads the bugs.
DIY EFFORTS JUST NOT GIVING YOU THE RESULTS YOU HOPED FOR?
While it's not impossible to tackle bedbugs on your own, it's often more cost-effective and less mentally taxing to hire a professional from the beginning. Our team is equipped to implement a comprehensive strategy to finally liberate your home from pests! Fill out our contact form or give us a call at 270-564-8077.
