How To Choose The Best Bed Bug Specialist

Are you experiencing a bed bug catastrophe? Thinking of hiring a bed bug specialist?

Bedbug infestation has become pretty common in recent years due to an increase in international travel, as well as common insecticides, becoming ineffective against these bugs. Increased travel has also allowed these bugs to spread faster compared to any other urban pest. So, to effectively kill bed bugs a range of different treatments can sometimes be needed, such as heat treatment, steam cleaning, and using insecticides specifically formulated to target bed bugs.

These bugs are known to feed on human blood as well as the blood of some domestic animals. Most people don’t react to bedbug bites, but some do get red, itchy bites. These bugs are not known to transfer any pathogens, which means they can’t spread diseases, but bedbug bites are irritating and disturbing.

Commonly available consumer pesticides have proven to be ineffective at getting rid of these bugs, and this is why it would be wise to consider utilising the services of an expert who provides Discreet Bed Bug Inspections, so that you can have the problem dealt with without sounding the alarms for your other family members.

There are so many pest management companies out there, and everyone claims to provide the ideal solution. With that said, you already know that every business makes these claims, and you should never blindly trust these claims. Here are a few things you need to know about selecting the best bed bug specialist for your home.

Experience

The most important thing that matters is the experience of the company in bedbug removal. Keep in mind that not every pest control company specializes in the removal of bedbugs. If you have already shortlisted a few companies, ask them about the number of bedbug jobs completed by them in the recent past. 

Politely ask them to provide a list of their recent clients. Get in touch with these clients to know more about the quality of the company’s work, long-term success, and other such things.

How do they provide an estimate?

Professional companies will always ask to inspect your property before providing an estimate/quote. If a company gives you a quote over the phone, it usually means that they are going to take a cookie-cutter approach and may not be successful. This is due to the reason that not all bedbug infestations are the same. 

The cost varies and depends on the level of infestation as well as the amount of furnishings that need to be moved and treated separately. Professional companies know this, and they will always carry out an inspection before providing an estimate/quote, as they will know how much work is involved.

Method of extermination

Ask them about the approach they will use to get rid of bedbugs. One of the most effective treatments is integrated pest management. This method is based on the effective identification of pests, effective control tactics, continuous monitoring, and follow-ups.

It is better to choose a company that uses integrated pest management as this program involves the use of a variety of methods, including heat, steam as well as insecticides, to get rid of bed bugs permanently and from all surfaces.

Pricing

Pricing is obviously important. With that said, you need to understand that not all the estimates/quotes are equal. Some companies may not include ancillary services when providing an estimate. This is why you need to ask them specifically what services are included in the estimate. 

Some companies will also include preparation of your property for the treatment of bedbugs, which means using dissolvable sacks as well as box spring encasements. They will also remove personal items for disinfestation in case the treatment cannot be carried out in place. In short, you need to ask them to be transparent in their pricing and provide the details of those services in writing before you let them enter your property and start working.

Their service details should also include what you need to do prior to service and the number of rooms they are going to treat as well as the time taken for service. You should also ask them whether you need to remove personal items before they begin work and how they are going to hand back items after treatment is completed.

Warranty

A bed bug infestation service is nothing without a warranty. Anybody can come to your home and spray insecticides. You need a warranty to be sure that the bedbugs have been completely removed and won’t be returning. This is why you should ask the provider to give a warranty and also have follow-up visits.

Most reputed companies will provide a warranty without any extra charge. These warranties are usually provided for a period of 30 to 90 days. Also, ask them whether there will be any follow-up visits and, if there is a bedbug sighting at the follow-up visit, what actions they are going to take. Do not hire a company if there are no follow-up visits or a warranty of any kind.

Final Thoughts

Overall, bedbug infestations have been on the rise in recent years for various reasons. When choosing a bedbug specialist, you should check their experience with bed bug control jobs in recent months, their pricing, warranty, follow-up visits, methods of extermination, and other important parameters. Also, you need to make sure that they are properly licensed and insured. Place more importance on experience and methods of extermination than pricing.

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