BED BUGS

1. Bites:

• The most common way people discover they have bed bugs is they find bites on their bodies.
• Bed bugs prefer to bite exposed skin. You typically find bite marks on your arms, shoulders, neck, face, the bottom of your legs, and any other areas that aren’t covered by blanket are their easiest targets.
• Bites typically come in clusters and sometimes there can be a distinct zigzag pattern.
• The bite itself isn’t painful, but you can experience itchiness, redness, and swelling once your skin reacts to the bite.

2. Droppings:

• Bed bugs feed on blood so their droppings have a similar appearance to coffee grounds.
• Their droppings may even look like smeared blood if you smear them.
• Look for dropping on your sheets, pillowcases and other furniture near your bed.

3. Eggshells and Other Bug Body Parts

• Bed bugs shed over time as they grow.
• They have an exoskeleton so look for something that looks like a bed bug. Their shells are reddish-brown, round and look similar to an apple seed.

4. Find Them Where They Hide:

• They are good at hiding so it’s usually much easier to find other warning signs, instead of finding the actual bugs.
• They hide in dark places, so keep a flashlight on hand.
• Look underneath your mattress where you can sometimes find them hiding in corners or the seams of the mattress.
• Check furniture near your bed and your headboard. Also check curtains, within electrical outlets and other decorations you may have around your bedroom.

5. If You Frequently Travel or Know Someone With An Infestation:

• Bed bugs won’t just show up to your home on their own, they need to be brought in.
• Even the nicest hotel rooms or cleanest homes can get bed bugs.
• We recommend inspecting your luggage outside of your home when you return from a trip and washing your clothes in hot water with detergent and then drying them on the hottest setting to help in killing any bed bugs (of course check proper cleaning instructions for your clothing to avoid damage).

• Upon scheduling an appointment, we will provide a short list of key areas to prepare via email before your treatment.

• At time of treatment, we will inspect all bedrooms and living spaces (dens and family rooms) for activity level. 

• Treatment will include all beds, dressers, night stands, chairs, baseboards and living room furniture. Upon request we can treat offices and basements as needed.

• Once service is complete, we will provide a list of follow up care instructions via email. All information discussed will be included in the email. 

• In the case that a second service is required, we will discuss and provide pricing at that time.