Where They Actually Hide

Not just the mattress. Bed frames and headboard joints, box spring fabric and corner guards, nightstands and dresser seams, baseboards and carpet edges, upholstered furniture, wall hangings, outlet plates, and luggage. Effective treatment means addressing all of it, which is why thorough inspection comes first.

How We Treat Bed Bugs

1. Thorough inspection. We assess the extent of the infestation, identify harborage and hiding spots, and determine how far the activity has spread. This drives everything that follows. Treating the wrong rooms wastes your money and lets the population rebuild.

2. Preparation. You'll receive a detailed checklist before we treat: decluttering the affected areas, emptying drawers and closets, and laundering infested bedding and clothing. Bed bug work depends on customer prep more than almost any other service, and following the checklist closely is the largest single factor in the outcome.

3. Targeted treatment. Based on the inspection findings and the product labels, service may include vacuum removal, approved liquid applications, and dust applied to appropriate cracks, crevices, and voids.

4. Follow-up inspection. Bed bug eggs resist treatment and hatch after application, so follow-up is standard procedure rather than a sign something went wrong. We return to inspect, verify, and re-treat where activity remains.

Your part. Complete the preparation checklist, provide access to the treatment areas, follow re-entry and post-service directions, and keep scheduled follow-up appointments. Service scope, follow-up, and any re-service coverage are stated in the written agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did I get bed bugs? Is it because my place isn't clean? No. Bed bugs are brought in, on luggage, used furniture, in bags, or from an adjacent unit. They have nothing to do with housekeeping, and we've treated immaculate homes. There's no reason to be embarrassed about the call.

Do I have to throw out my mattress and furniture? Usually not. Disposal is sometimes appropriate for heavily infested items, but it's not automatic, and discarding furniture without treatment can spread the problem. We'll advise item by item at inspection.

How long before they're gone? Expect the process to run across more than one visit. Eggs resist treatment and hatch after application, so follow-up inspection and re-treatment are standard parts of the job, not extras. We'll give you a realistic timeline at inspection based on how far the infestation has spread, and we won't promise a single-visit fix, because that isn't how bed bugs work.

Can I stay in my home? For our standard treatment protocol, occupants generally do not need to relocate. Your technician will give you specific re-entry and post-service instructions for the products used in your unit.

What does it cost? $200 for a one-bedroom, $275 for two, $350 for three, and $425 for four, confirmed at inspection. Larger or more severe jobs are quoted after we've seen the property, and inspections are free.

Do I need to prepare before you arrive? Yes, and it matters a great deal. You'll get a specific checklist in advance. Prep is the largest single variable in whether treatment succeeds.