Bed bugs are blood-sucking insects that thrive in areas where people rest. These pests can be very difficult to control and may even require the services of a professional.

Many cleaning companies offer Bed Bug Cleaning Service in order to help prepare homes for pest control treatments. However, these services are not a substitute for treatment.

1. Your Local Pest Control Expert

A bed bug infestation is extremely difficult to treat without the help of a pest control company. The pests can survive for months if not properly treated and can even recur if the conditions are right. Bed bugs are elusive creatures that spread quickly resulting in large and invasive infestations. They are also resilient and able to survive in many different types of conditions. They are one of the most difficult pests to eradicate.

A reputable pest control expert can provide effective treatment methods including a comprehensive inspection of the infestation. The company can perform a fumigation and environmentally-friendly heat treatment to kill the pests and their eggs. In addition, they can use traps and mattress and box spring encasements to prevent the bugs from spreading. They can also perform K-9 scent detection inspections and treat cracks and crevices to reduce the pests' ability to enter the home.

The company can also provide ongoing monitoring and prevention services for homes, business's, apartment complexes and hotels. These services can include traps and a monthly monitoring visit with a trained technician. They can also install a pest interceptor at the foot of the bed to stop the bugs from crawling up to where you sleep.

When you notice a bed bug infestation, it's important to act quickly. The pests can live for months without feeding and they are extremely invasive. They are most often spread by people, as they hitch rides on clothing and luggage in public places such as restaurants, hotels and bars. Symptoms of a bed bug infestation can include small, itchy bites on the skin that appear in rows of three to four. The bites are similar to those of mosquitoes, but they cause a much more severe itching reaction.

2. Your Local Exterminator

Bed bugs can be difficult to eliminate. These small, itchy pests feed on blood as you sleep, and they can take over your home in spite of sanitary conditions. Typical symptoms of an infestation include musty odors, blood stains, and dark spots on your mattress. Infestations also leave tiny, itchy red bites on your skin. You can protect yourself by keeping a close eye on your bedroom and reporting any signs of them to your landlord or exterminator.

If you suspect you have a bed bug infestation, you should call your local pest control company right away. They should be licensed and trained to control the pests, and they can offer a wide range of services to help you get rid of them. You should interview several companies before deciding which one to use. It’s also important to consider the cost and terms of their services. It’s best to hire a company that charges based on inspection results rather than a flat fee. You can also look for companies that offer laundry services for contaminated items.

Some pest control companies will require that you empty your drawers, stand up your mattresses, and bag all of your clothing and linens before they can perform a cleaning or treatment. This can be stressful and inconvenient, especially if you have a large number of items. In addition, you will have to store them somewhere else during the process.

3. Your Local Pest Control Company

While reducing clutter and putting your linens into the dryer on high heat can help, they are not a replacement for professional bed bug cleaning services. They will not eliminate the bugs that live in crevices and cracks, and they are likely to spread to other areas of your home.

Unlike fleas, which have been around for thousands of years, bed bugs have become increasingly problematic pests that can be introduced to your home in a variety of ways. These pests can infest your clothes at laundromats and on public transportation, hitch a ride with guests, and move from apartment building to apartment building through wall voids and utility conduits.

In addition, these parasites are extremely resilient, surviving harsh treatments and even multiple exterminations. A trained, certified technician will thoroughly search the premises for all signs of a bed bug infestation including traces and eggs. Then, they will treat the infested area with chemicals or with a thermal treatment.

Thermal treatments involve heating a home to temperatures that are too hot for the bed bugs and their eggs to survive. These treatments are not only effective, but also safe for children and pets. However, they are much more expensive than traditional chemical treatments. To make them more affordable, many companies offer full-service bed bug laundry services to remove and carefully clean items in the home before a thermal treatment begins.

4. Your Local Exterminator Company

Bed Bugs are tiny, brownish red insects that feed on the blood of living creatures while they sleep. They hide in various places such as mattresses, box springs, and headboards. They can also spread from one room to another if there is an active infestation. If you notice signs of bed bugs, it is time to call a pestemite control expert immediately.

While most people associate this pest with hotels and multi tenement buildings, they are excellent hitch hikers and can get into homes and businesses as well. In fact, New York City is one of the most Bed Bug infested cities in the nation. These tiny hitch hikers can find their way into your home by clinging onto used clothing and luggage from hotel rooms, airports, or even just visiting friends.

In order to keep Bed Bugs out of your home, make sure that you regularly clean and vacuum the floors and furniture, especially any pieces with soft upholstering. Also, never bring any mattresses, box springs, or furniture with upholstery that you find on street corners into your house and always inspect used or rented furnishings before you take them into your home.

Preparing for a bed bug treatment requires extensive preparation that is both labor intensive and expensive. Most cleaning companies do not do this work, and junk removal services may be reluctant to do this for fear of picking up the pests themselves.