Bed Bug Treatment

Signs you may have bed bugs

• Itchy bites in lines or clusters, often on the arms, neck and shoulders
• Small rust-colored or dark spots on sheets, mattress seams or the box spring
• Tiny pale eggs, shed skins or live bugs in mattress seams, headboards and furniture joints
• A musty, sweet odor in heavily infested rooms
• Recent travel, a hotel stay or secondhand furniture before the bites started

How we handle it

1. 01

   Inspect

   A detailed inspection confirms whether you have bed bugs. If you don’t, we’ll tell you.

2. 02

   Prepare

   You’ll launder bedding and clothing on high heat, bag belongings and clear clutter using our preparation checklist.

3. 03

   Treat

   A treatment plan customized to your home. Everyone, pets included, stays out until your technician gives the go-ahead.

4. 04

   Follow up

   A follow-up inspection and treatment is usually scheduled 2–3 weeks after the first visit.

Good to know

• Some bed bug activity for 7–14 days after treatment is normal. Bites should decrease as the treatment takes effect.
• Don’t move treated beds or couches for at least 48 hours, and leave beds pulled slightly away from the walls.
• Keep cleaned items sealed in bags until your technician confirms it’s safe to open them.
• Hold off on buying new furniture. If you get rid of infested furniture, throw it away rather than selling it.