Daily Archives: October 17, 2015

What Are Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs are small, reddish brown, flat-bodied insects about 3/16 long or smaller. These tiny pests are usually found around mattresses, box springs, and nightstands, as well as behind headboards and wall voids. They also hide in the cracks and crevices of furniture, under floorboards, and behind light switches and pictures on the walls. They hide during the day and come out to feed and bite humans at night. Bed bugs feed mainly on the blood of humans but will also bite and feed on small animals, or birds, and can live up to 1 year without feeding. Bed bugs are also introduced into a home or business through furniture, luggage, or other items that have been around infested areas.

Premiere Pest Services Will Help You Be Bed Bug Free

Bed bugs are rapidly infesting residential dwellings, apartment buildings, hospitals, hotels, dormitories, classrooms, offices, theaters, retail stores, and just about every other structure that humans inhabit. We understand how damaging and terrifying just one case of bed bugs can be, so we implement our bed bug treatment procedures as quickly as possible. Our program includes:

A thorough initial inspection performed by a trained Premiere Pest Services bedbug expert Application of appropriate EPA labeled products by our licensed service specialists to areas of bed bug infestation, including bed frames, wall crevices, furniture and baseboards.

Preparation for Bed Bug Treatment

In order to ensure our bed bug control is as effective as possible, here are some of our requests for preparations before treatment:

1. Remove all bed linens, pillowcases, bed pads, curtains, and furniture covers and place these items in large sealable bags. Wash in hot water temperature above 120 degrees, and dry using the hottest dry cycle available. If items cannot be washed, placing them in a hot drier for at least 15 minutes will kill bed bugs(please make certain the items are dryer-safe). 2. Empty closets, bedside tables, and bureau drawers in advance of treatment. Place items in clean plastic bags and tightly knot the bags. 3. Make the room perimeter accessible for treatment. 4. Pictures, clocks, posters, and other wall hangings may have to be removed for treatment. 5. Remove items off the floor, especially in rooms where bed bugs are suspected. 6. Unlock rooms and closets for inspection and treatment. 7. No preparation is need for initial inspection. 8. A full preparation sheet will be supplied when treatment is scheduled.

The amount of preparation will determine how effective the treatment will be. Little to no preparation will result in lesser control results, and may require us to reschedule your treatment until you are prepared. This situation will result in an extra trip charge. The effect of the treatment will be apparent in the first few days.

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