Bed Bug Control


Bed Bugs

Fun fact:	Bed bugs and vampires are 3rd cousins. Both are nocturnal, prefer to feed on the blood of humans and are disliked by everyone!
Indications:	Noticeable live reddish flattened insects crawling in your bedding, on or behind bed headboard(s) or on/in nightstands. Blood spots and the insects shed skins may be present on sheets and other bedding materials. Waking up with unexplained bites is another indicator. Bedbug bites are sometimes confused with other insect bites. Bed bug bites often appear two or more in a row.
Inspection:	This is not a pest that goes away easily. Only a trained professional with a working knowledge of bedbugs should be engaged in bedbug inspections and control procedures.
Plan of Action:	Begin by calling our office and scheduling an appointment with one of our HPM certified professionals. Once at your home we will conduct an inspection and evaluation analysis of your home.
An HPM analysis will:
	Reduce the time to control and start the elimination process. Correctly identify whether or not you have bedbugs Determine the extent of the infestation. Possibly reveal other non-related pest issues you may not be aware of. Reveal what can be done to reduce the probability of the pest(s) return. Provide you with useful homeowner tips and suggestions. Provide specific costs relative to your home and your pest problem(s).
To schedule your appointment call: 1-888-BUGSHPM or 281-376-3901

Still have questions?

Couldn’t find the answer to your question here? No problem! Visit our HPM Pest Library or call one of our certified professionals today. We’re more than happy to address all of your pest questions or concerns, as well as recommend the treatment that is right for you.

Bed Bug FAQ:

How did bed bugs get into my home?

Typically bed bugs are brought into your home when you or your guests return from a vacation or business trip. Bed bugs are great at stowing away in the seams of luggage hitching rides from one piece of luggage to another.

How severe is the activity?

The actual size of a bed bug infestation can only be determined by a thorough inspection conducted by an HPM certified technician.

Bed bug activity can spread unnoticed for some time. If you suspect you have bedbugs, call and schedule an appointment to have an HPM certified professional conduct an analysis of your premises.

When do bed bugs feed?

Mainly at night, one bedbug often inflicts multiple bites.

How far can bedbugs travel?

Bedbugs typically travel up to twenty feet to feed, but will occasionally travel much further.

Can bed bugs transmit diseases?

Research literature on bed bugs and disease suggest that there is some potential for common bed bugs to transmit disease. As yet no researcher has documented that the bed bug cimex lectularius transmits a single disease.

Can I prevent this from occurring in the future?

There is very little you can do to prevent bed bugs from hitching a ride to your house on your luggage when you travel. Bedbugs can be picked up in the hotel room or in the luggage hold of buses and aircraft. It is therefore recommended that you always thoroughly inspect your luggage and backpacks before bringing them back into your home.