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Bed Bug Treatment Options
CHEMICAL INSECTICIDES
This method is less expensive than any other type of treatment and depending upon the environment, takes a significant amount of preparation. Though challenging and time consuming, this process is used in conjunction with vacuuming, steaming and several types of chemicals and dusts. It can be an effective way of controlling bed bugs, but chemical resistance issues are becoming more common. It is unlikely all the bed bugs will be killed in the initial treatment so 2 to 3 treatments may be required depending upon the extent of the infestation. This method cannot be used in chemically sensitive environments and will delay the use of post treatment inspections by canines.
HEAT TREATMENTS
This method is less expensive than any other type of treatment and depending upon the environment, takes a significant amount of preparation. Though challenging and time consuming, this process is used in conjunction with vacuuming, steaming and several types of chemicals and dusts. It can be an effective way of controlling bed bugs, but chemical resistance issues are becoming more common. It is unlikely all the bed bugs will be killed in the initial treatment so 2 to 3 treatments may be required depending upon the extent of the infestation. This method cannot be used in chemically sensitive environments and will delay the use of post treatment inspections by canines..
Advantages of Heat treatment:
- High success rates.
- Requires only one treatment to completely eliminate bugs.
- Non-toxic
- Chemical and odor free.
- No resistance issues.
- Effective in killing all stages of bed bugs including eggs.
- Preservation of household items.
- Minimum time to prepare and time spent away from home.
- Home owners can return immediately after treatment.
A high premium is charged for this service because it requires the service of a trained professional knowledgeable in bed bugs and equipment used. Sometimes, items can melt in the process and it provides no residual.
FUMIGATION
This is used in more severe bed bug infestations where the entire house is infested. The building is tented and injected with toxic chemicals and left in place for several days and involve residents residing elsewhere during treatment.
Each of these options vary in price and time. Regardless of what treatment is used, it is important to know that even after the problem is solved it is possible for your structure to become re-infested again.
How difficult is it to get rid of bed bugs?
Eliminating bed bugs from your home is generally not difficult to do so long as there is early detection and continuous breeding grounds have not been established. However, it can be extremely difficult to eliminate every last bed bug in serious long-term infestation situations without a professional. If one adult female survives and lays eggs, the environment can quickly become re-infested. It is of utmost importance that you do NOT use Bed Bug Foggers or ineffective over-the-counter products that escalate the problem.
Always call an experienced bed bug professional!
Don’t suffer not knowing.
Some people go for months suspecting, assuming, wondering and not knowing for sure if bed bugs are the cause of their distress. The longer you wait, the more bed bugs you will have.
BED BUG INSPECTION OPTIONS
HUMAN INSPECTIONS
Before any bed bug treatment can commence, a thorough inspection is a vital step for complete bed bug elimination. Knowing the most infected areas can help target treatments for best results. This includes not only infested room(s), but all adjoining rooms as well, as bed bugs are remarkable at traveling within walls and are great hitch-hikers.
CANINE INSPECTIONS
Finding bed bugs can be quite a challenge for the human eye because of their size and cryptic nature. It’s easy to find obvious fecal stains, blood smears and shed skins signs when bed bugs have been present for some time. However, the human eye cannot find bed bugs hidden behind wall sockets, under carpet tacks or deep inside a cushion. Dogs are therefore employed in detecting bed bugs due to their keen sense of smell which enables them to detect odors in parts per million. Being agile and able to fit where humans can’t, these dogs can detect down to a single bed bug egg, nymph or adult.
If you’re one of those who are “wondering” whether you actually have bed bugs or not, the use of a scent detection team or highly trained technicians can help you to avoid unnecessary infestations from building.