“If the problem seems minor, you may think a home remedy can be the best solution because you won’t spend a lot of money on it. Unfortunately, if you don’t get every bed bug and egg with the treatment, there is a much higher chance the problem will continue to grow, leaving you to go through the hassle of treating your home all over again.”
How to Treat & Kill Bed Bugs Fast & Efficiently
Bed Bugs are a challenging problem to eliminate. Following these steps will be helpful in eliminating your bed bug problem quickly the first time.
Identify if you have an infestation
Look for the following traces of bed bugs in your home to first establish whether you have an infestation:
- Look at whether the insect has an oval shaped body.
- Bed bugs look different in the different stages of their life. Make sure to have a good idea of how the different stages look. Check out our photos page for more information.
- Bed bugs are about a centimeter in size.
- The insects are flat and have six legs.
- Bed bugs are light brown and do not have wings.
- Certain areas are more prone to have bed bugs. Closely look at: bedding, mattresses, cracks in the floor and wall, fixtures, outlets, and any furniture that might have seams.
Do not take on the job of eliminating your bed bug problem alone!
Bed bugs are an insect that is particularly resistant to chemicals when not applied by professionally trained technicians. Foggers and other home remedies typically will make the problem much worse as the infestation may be rapidly spread to all areas of your home rather than one isolated area. Additionally, some bed bugs will build up a resistance to the pesticide making eliminating the bed bugs even more challenging.
Pesticides can be difficult to apply for the untrained homeowner. Special care and steps need to be understood to ensure the safety of pets and family members. If you look closely at the pesticides that homeowners can purchase, non-professional grade, in their label it states, “should not be used as sole defense against bed bugs.” Store bought products have the appearance of helping keep costs down, but often only make the problem much more complicated and expensive in the long run.
The Arizona Heat Pest team will inspect your home at no cost, and provide you an expert quote on the best methods to use in eliminating your bed bug problem. Let the professionals provide help you eliminate your problem with one low cost, effective treatment.
How Much Does it Cost to Eliminate a Bed Bug Problem
The cost of treating your home depends on the size of your home, the degree of the infestation, the floorplan of your home, and the total amount of furniture that has been infested. Total costs depends on the these three factors: (1) the overall size of your home, (2) the infestation, and (3) which method you decide to use in eliminating the problem.
Our highly skilled technicians have experience providing you with accurate and realistic quotes.
Call today and we will schedule a time promptly to come to your home and provide you with a FREE inspection.
