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How much does it cost to kill bed bugs?

The cost of bed bug extermination depends primarily on how widespread the pest infestation is and how many rooms need to be treated. Other factors that can affect bed bug extermination costs are the amount of clutter in the location, additional furniture that needs to be treated, and construction of the home. Pest management professionals often have rates for room treatments, which can vary based on these factors. As an example, a pest management company treating a 10-by-15-foot room with light infestation might charge clients about $250, while the same size room with a heavy infestation and large amounts of clutter might cost the clients $300-$400. Clutter and heavier bed bug populations mean more product and longer labor time for the workers. Rates will vary from company to company, and from region to region, but the national average bed bug extermination cost is $320-$400. Bed bug heat treatments are an alternative way to exterminate these pests. Heat treatments are typically charged per square foot and tend to cost more than chemical or non-chemical spray solutions. Although effective, they are not usually recommended for occupied spaces, as the extreme temperatures can damage televisions, window dressings and other home furnishings.

Can you see a bed bug?

Bed bugs are visible to the naked eye, but depending on where they are in their life cycle they can be hard to see. Adult bed bugs are the easiest to spot. According to the EPA, they are roughly the size of an apple seed and the height of a credit card. Adults are flat and oval-shaped, have six legs, and are rusty red in color. Bed bug larvae, also referred to as nymphs, are white-yellow or translucent in color and are much harder to spot due to their small size. The nymphs go through five stages of life, shedding an exoskeleton at each stage. Throughout these stages the nymphs grow in size from approximately 1.5 millimeters to approximately 4.5 millimeters. Bed bug eggs can be the most challenging to see as they are roughly 1 millimeter — about the size of a pinhead — and are white or clear. Bed bugs tend to be more active at night, as this is when they feed.

How do you check for bed bugs?

If you are concerned you have a bed bug infestation, look for physical signs of their presence. Bed bugs love to hide in small, dark spaces and typically come out to feed (generally on human blood) after dark — although they will come out in daylight if hungry enough. The Environmental Protection Agency states that indications of an infestation can include seeing shed exoskeletons of bed bugs, rusty spots on your bedding (which are either bug droppings or bloodstains), live bed bugs, bed bug egg casings, a sweet and musty odor (if the infestation is severe), and evidence of bites on your skin.

To spot bed bugs, look in and along mattress seams and bedding, in curtain and furniture folds, inside cracks or crevices in the walls, behind picture frames and mirrors, under loose wallpaper seams, on recently used luggage or backpacks, inside electronics, and inside clothing or cluttered areas such as closets. If you see signs of bed bugs, be careful not to disturb them too much as you don’t want them scattering to other parts of your house.

What are the signs of having bed bugs?

There are several signs that can indicate you have bed bugs. The first is actually seeing the little pests skittering through your house. They tend to feed at night (generally where their hosts — people or sometimes animals — are sleeping), but can come out in the day if they’re hungry enough. Adult bed bugs are rusty red in color, as thin as a credit card and the size of an apple seed. Sometimes they can be mistaken for carpet beetles or small cockroaches, so if you’re confused you can use this helpful guide by the EPA for identification. Although they are harder to see, spotting the eggs themselves is a surefire sign. Another common symptom of having bed bugs is finding the exoskeletons of the nymphs near your bedding and other bed bug-friendly locations. The more exoskeletons you find, the larger the infestation likely is, because as they mate and proliferate more and more juveniles are born and cycle through moltings. Rust-colored spots — which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains are blood-filled fecal dropping that the bugs excrete on bedding and furniture — are another sign that bed bugs are living in your home. In addition, a sweet, musty odor can be an indicator of bed bugs.

How do you get bed bugs and how do you get rid of them?

The increase in bed bug infestations in the U.S. is a result of increased travel, lack of knowledge about preventing infestations, increased resistance of bed bugs to pesticides, and ineffective pest control practices, explains the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It’s easy to mistake bed bugs for carpet beetles or similar-looking bugs, so infestations are often not noticed when they first occur. Prevention tips include keeping areas free of clutter, regularly washing sheets and mattress covers in hot water (and don’t forget to wash the laundry bag, too), and vacuuming regularly and safely disposing of the sealed vacuum bag. Not everyone has reactions to bed bug bites, which also may be mistaken for the bites of other pests such as mosquitoes, so timely bed bug extermination depends on identification of bed bug activity. If you notice physical signs of an infestation, contact a bed bug extermination professional as soon as possible to learn about chemical and non-chemical (such as heat) treatment options. An integrated pest management plan may incorporate one or more methods.

How long does a bed bug treatment last?

Bed bug extermination can last forever as long as the treatment killed all the bed bugs (and their eggs) and if new bed bugs are not transported into the location. Factors that can affect the outcome are how severe the infestation is and whether all bed bug sources were properly identified and treated. When working with a pest control professional, the EPA recommends you check and call references; ask if they offer both chemical and non-chemical treatment options, if they recommend both encasements and interceptors, and if they offer two or more service visits and follow-up. Bed bugs are tiny (adults are roughly the size of an apple seed) and can hide anywhere a credit card can slide into. They squeeze into cracks in walls, behind electrical outlet sockets, in bedding, and in other dark places. Learn how to prepare your home for a bed bug treatment for the best outcomes. Michigan State University shares some examples of possible reasons that a bed bug extermination is not 100 percent effective:

  • Not all sources (aka hiding places) of the bed bugs were identified during initial inspection.
  • Not all sources of bed bugs were treated.
  • The insecticides used were not effective or, in the case of heat treatment, there was insufficient contact time.
  • Infested items such as bedding or other materials were reintroduced into a cleaned area.
Reviews for Victory Park bed bug exterminators
Thumbtack Customer
Bed bug exterminating. Did an excellent job and price was fair. He showed up on time and was very through.
Eco Pro Pest and Home Maintenance serviceEco Pro Pest and Home Maintenance service
Lisha A.
Jamerson’s steam heat treatment did help a bit with the bed bugs. But they were never gone. I still was getting biten. I felt that if he came out and steam heated again more throroughly and diligently he could have gotten rid of them. He tried the excuse that maybe I didnt have bed bugs but something else. I know 100% I have bed bugs and argueing about that point is a way of not taking responsibilty for his work. I asked him to please steam heat again and he refused. So I paid for nothing in the end.
Bug You NotBug You Not
Lauren T.
I highly recommend this company due to the honesty of the owner. I hired the company, because I thought I had bed bugs. Turned out what I had found wasn't a bed bug, but instead was a tiny beetle like bug. The owner could have easily lied to me about the problem and gotten my money. Instead he honestly responded to my texts that had photos of what I found. He was really nice and answered all my questions for free. If you want someone who isn't going to try and up sale you stuff this is the one to go with.
Bug You NotBug You Not
Drew L.
I called John regarding a bed bug infestation in my home. He was responsive and was able to come over the next day (20 mins early to the set time!) to exterminate the bed bugs in our house. He answered all of our questions about the process of prepping our house to prevent them from coming back. Even after he sprayed, he was still very responsive to our follow ups and questions. Highly recommend this pro as he is willing to go the extra mile for client service.
Eco Pro Pest and Home Maintenance serviceEco Pro Pest and Home Maintenance service
Midhun t.
Terrible company never use them again.. with a bad attitude and a very bad service , they r fraud they don’t like comparing with other companies and I call for bed bags and there’s no barebucks I told them to give me the pepper for says no bed bugs they’re don’t want to give until I give the work to them never never again..
DFW Wildlife And Pest ControlDFW Wildlife And Pest Control
Thornell L.
Very Very honest owner. He came out to assess my home and was very punctual and professional. We ended up not having bed bugs and he was honest and gave us recommendations as to what we are dealing with. This day & age it is hard to find honest trustworthy individuals and I will definitely use him in the future. Thank you!!
MC Pest ServicesMC Pest Services
Georgialle O.
I had this guy come out last year in Sept. of 2017 and I am writing this review in July 2017. I had gotten bed bugs from buying a futon off of Craigslist that had an infestation apparently. Upon trying to get rid of the futon I made the situation worst and basically ended up getting them across my home. John responded to me right away and gave me a reasonable quote. Also gave me a back up that said he would come back out if I still had issues. I followed his directions to a "T" and I can confidently say that I have not seen a bed bug since! I would highly, highly, highly recommend!!! Great service, great communication, very professional! Thank you John!
Eco Pro Pest and Home Maintenance serviceEco Pro Pest and Home Maintenance service
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