Bed Bug Treatment Services

Bed bugs do not have wings and are not capable of flight; they mostly move around by crawling or attaching themselves to hosts.

The short answer — wherever it suits them. Bed bugs feed on blood, so you, your family, and pets are their buffet table.

Laundering your linens may temporarily rid them of bed bugs. However, bed bugs spread quickly, and are not easily exterminated by homeowners. Orkin bed bug treatments can include pesticides or heat treatments.

With the ability to adapt to cooler temperatures, bed bugs can thrive in a number of conditions. The hitchhiking pests are not choosy when it comes to where they hide or who they feed on. As long as blood meals are available, a bed bug will persist.

While their prehistoric ancestors may have had wings, modern bed bugs have wing pads that are undeveloped and not suitable for flight. Bed bugs also cannot jump, so they rely on climbing or crawling to reach a host.

Since the size of an adult bed bug is similar to an apple seed, most people can see the pests without magnification. However, because these insects are nocturnal and cryptic, they are experts at avoiding detection. Bed bugs feed while humans are asleep, so residents typically have to rely on other signs to notice an infestation.

It is common knowledge that bed bugs typically feed at night. Just like many other insects, the frequency of bed bugs feeding depends upon a number of factors. Another important consideration about bed bug feeding is to realize that bed bugs do not feed on a predictable schedule; however, they feed when in need of a blood meal and there is an available host nearby.

There are a variety of strategies an exterminator can use to get rid of bed bugs. Connect with an Orkin Pro to create an effective bed bug treatment plan for your home and learn more about what exterminators use for bed bugs.

The cost of a bed bug exterminator varies depending on the pest control treatment plan. Get a free quote and contact your local Orkin Branch Office to request a comprehensive pest inspection from an Orkin Pro.

Yes, bed bugs can be hard to get rid of due to their size and the rate at which they multiply. Their size makes them very difficult to see and they can be hidden almost anywhere throughout a room. To get rid of bed bugs in your home, it may take a few treatment sessions depending on the size of the bed bug infestation and of the affected area. There are different methods required to get rid of bed bugs depending on the life cycle stage they are in. If you miss a bed bug egg, they can continue to reproduce, creating an endless cycle.

You can accidentally transport bed bugs into your home in multiple ways, including:

• Used furniture that is infested with bed bugs

• Luggage, purses, suitcases, or gym bags that have been in infested areas

• Dirty laundry or bedding that is infested with bed bugs

• From other people on public transportation or other public areas

There are a few DIY bed bug solutions such as alcohol, citrus juice, and pesticides that have been used to kill bed bugs. These methods may eliminate bed bugs that are visible to you at the moment but will potentially miss any hidden pests and eggs that may cause the infestation to continue. It is recommended to contact a professional bed bug exterminator so that you get a proper inspection of all affected areas and to also not harm yourself or others while using potentially harsh chemicals.