Bed bugs are an absolute nightmare for homeowners and business managers in hospitality. Urbanization, a sharp incline of international tourism, and high-volume accommodation options have aided the proliferation of bed bugs.
These highly resilient, parasitic insects have stood the test of time and are more prevalent today than ever. Since 1921, Western Exterminator has been developing the best bed bug inspection and treatment methods to help protect your home and business from this tiny pest.
Professional bed bug removal techniques using conventional, steam, and heat treatments are proven to be more efficient and powerful than DIY solutions or natural home remedies. Western Exterminator’s professional bed bug control methods are environmentally friendly and include:
Heat treatment is a chemical-free method of bed bug control using a targeted application of raised temperatures to help eliminate eggs, nymphs, and adult bed bugs in a single treatment.
The primary and most-used approach for the removal of bed bugs is the use of several insecticide formulations.
Steam remediation is a chemical-free method of bed bug control using the application of steam to treat the surfaces of mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture.
Bed bug fumigation involves the release of fumigants into a sealed, enclosed space. This non-flammable, non-corrossive method leaves no odor or residue and can be used on sensitive materials and electronics.
Mattress liners and covers are two great preventative measures against bed bugs. Western Exterminator offers ActiveGuard mattress liners that impact bed bugs on lethal and sub-lethal levels.
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The first thing a professional bed bug exterminator does is to look for the signs of a bed bug infestation. This process can be challenging, which is why we may sometimes recommend a canine bed bug inspection, but adult bed bugs can be seen with the naked eye, and you may be able to spot them if you know where to look.
Check areas such as bed frames, headboards, mattress seams, baseboards, inside electrical sockets, and fittings, and look out for these telltale signs.
Usually found on your sheets, pillow cases and bed clothes
Bed bug excrement on sheets, mattresses, bed bugs and walls
An offensive musty odor from the bed bugs’ scent glands
Nearly translucent shells left behind in a clutter
Bed bugs are primarily attracted to humans, and more specifically to the following things:
These pests are just as likely to show up in clean homes or a five-star hotel room as in any other
Western Exterminator offers the most comprehensive residential and commercial pest control solutions, including bed bug detection, treatment, and prevention. Our bed bug experts provide a variety of treatment options for property owners to get rid of this biting pest.
Our bed bug control options vary and can depend on:
Before deciding on a treatment method, your technician will perform a bed bug inspection to examine the areas of suspected bed bug activity. Depending on the situation, your technician will perform the inspection visually or with passive or active bed bug detection devices. All inspection methods will find where the bed bugs are hiding, helping your technician decide on the best control method.
Bed bugs are tough to deal with on your own. They hide well, reproduce fast, and DIY treatments rarely reach every life stage. The most reliable way to help get rid of bed bugs is with professional support from a team that knows exactly where to look and how to treat the problem at its source.
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Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers. If you have bed bugs in your home, there is a really good chance that you picked them up during a stay away from home. Bed bugs can also be brought into your home through an item that was previously infested and carried into your house. If you live in an apartment, bed bugs can travel from unit to unit, so it is likely that there is an infestation in a room in your building.
Bed bugs like to hide anywhere that humans rest for an extended period as they prefer to be as close to their food source as possible. Their most common ‘hiding’ spots are beds, couches, and reclining chairs. As an infestation grows, bed bugs can extend to unusual places like baseboards and curtains, along ceilings, in electrical outlets, and behind pictures.
Since bed bugs breed quickly, we do not recommend attempting DIY bed bug control. Bed bugs are very tiny, making it difficult for the untrained eye to find all of them. Working with a professional pest control company like Western Exterminator can help remove bed bugs at all life stages.
Any treatment method provided by a professional pest control company is your best option for killing bed bugs as quickly as possible. These methods include conventional treatment, fumigation, heat treatment, or steam remediation. Every bed bug situation is unique, and your technician will choose the appropriate method to help remove the bed bugs.
Working with a professional pest control company like Western Exterminator is the best way to get rid of bed bugs at home. A technician will inspect your home, find where the bed bugs are hiding, and pick the right treatment service to help ensure the bed bugs are gone. Our control methods include conventional treatment, fumigation, steam remediation, and heat treatments. DIY bed bug control methods are ineffective, and an ineffective treatment will likely only make the infestation worse.
Costs vary depending on several factors, including the size and location of the infestation, property type, and treatment method. After a detailed bed bug inspection, your technician will provide a personalized quote tailored to your situation.
Bed bug control often requires one to two visits, but larger infestations may take longer. Heat treatments are usually completed in one session, while insecticide programs may need a follow-up visit.
There is no scientific evidence that ultrasonic repellers are effective for bed bug control. Relying on these devices may delay proper treatment, allowing the infestation to grow.
Bed bugs are affected immediately during the fumigation process. The gas penetrates all areas and works quickly to eliminate bed bugs at all life stages. There is no need to clean afterward, but reentry is not allowed until the fumigation has been cleared and when your technician deems it safe.
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