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Heat – The Solution For Bed Bugs

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Bed bugs. They’re creepy, crawly, and they’re coming for your blood. And worst of all, they are difficult if not impossible to completely get rid of. Here at Exclusive Pest Control, we have the answer to your pest problem. That answer would be heat.

The Heat is On for Bed Bugs

Of all the methods used to kill bed bugs in all stages of their life cycle, heat is the single most effective way to kill bed bugs dead. It kills the eggs as well the bugs. And all it takes is twenty-four hours. You will even be able to keep your furniture. It’s that effective. Plus, it will not damage any of your furniture or any part of your residence. Application of heat to kill bed bugs will not leave any chemical residue. It’s completely safe for your family and any pets.

Using equipment and training provided by Convectex, the most effective equipment available, our technicians know how to best employ heat so that it penetrates to all the places where bed bugs might hide―the mattress, box springs, even your living room furniture and the walls. No matter how big your residence and no matter how big your infestation, all it takes is just one treatment and your problem is dead.

The Number One Choice

Exclusive Pest Control is the leading pest control company in the area. Our technicians have years of experience as well as extensive training. Plus, our technicians will always be on time for their scheduled appointments, will always be courteous and have a professional appearance. We’ve been in the pest control industry for years. Our focus is on making you, your home and your family as comfortable and safe as possible.

We can heat one room or a whole structure, depending on the size of the structure to be treated and the severity of the bed bug problem. If you ever need us again, for bed bugs or for any kind of unwanted pests, we are just a phone call away.

Whether it’s a one-time call or a long-term control solution you need, we can be your pest control solution. No matter what kind of pest problem you have, we have the training and experience to deal with it. We will provide you and your family with superior protection, with a customized service plan in place for every customer we service.

Best in the Business

Our techs have years of experience and all the latest training at their disposal, so they know the safest way to get rid of your bed bug problem. They are hired to be trustworthy, will always show up on time to a customer’s residence, and will always have a professional appearance and demeanor. They will always be willing to help you get rid of your pest problem.

For more information about our heat treatment, contact us online or give us a call at (843)461-5169.

Bed Bug Treatments

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Despite the saying, “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite” no one sleeps tight knowing there’s unwelcome bedfellows. Knowing when to treat for bedbugs (as soon as you see one) is a no-brainer, but there may be more to identifying bed bugs than you know. With proper identification of your target pest being your fastest ticket to effective bed bug treatments, it’s important to rule out other pests that may be posing as bed bugs.

Fleas, Ticks, and Bed Bugs, Oh My!

When inspecting your home to determine if you have bed bugs, there are characteristics of these creepy little pests that distinguish them from similar household pests, such as fleas and ticks.

  • Length: approximately 3/16 to 1/4 inch long, similar in size to an apple seed
  • Brown coloration
  • Flat, oval body when unfed, balloon-like and longer in length after feeding
  • Active mainly at night
  • Sweet, musty odor, especially in large populations
  • Prefers human blood to pets
  • Susceptible to temperature extremes, will die at 113 degrees

Although bed bugs don’t carry diseases, bites from them can cause considerable discomfort and itching, as well as one of the most unsettling feelings known to man. Fleas and ticks on the other hand, can spread various serious or life-threatening diseases.

How to Begin with Bed Bug Treatments

After definitive identification, the first step in treating for bed bugs is inspecting your entire home to assess the size of your bed bug population and where they are the most concentrated. This is done by a professional pest control company for the most thorough inspection to ensure that all bases are covered when treatment is performed.

Although bed bugs are found anywhere within 8 feet of where a person commonly rests or sleeps, their populations can sprawl into other areas of your home. Prominent bed bug havens include:

  • Bed linens, mattresses, box springs
  • Curtains, behind peeling wallpaper
  • In and under carpeting
  • Cracks in wood, such as furniture or hardwood floors
  • Piles of clothing

Heat Treatment for Bed Bugs

There are plenty of home remedies for bed bug treatments floating around the web, from mint leaves to rubbing alcohol, and baking soda to boric acid. You don’t want to rest on your laurels with bed bugs, however. They can rapidly infest your home while you test out ineffective treatments before finding one that really works. Your best bet for killing bed bugs for good is to seek the help of a professional pest control service.

One simple, but innovative method for getting rid of bed bugs is the use of extreme heat and is offered by the best pest control Charleston has to offer. Exclusive Pest Control Charleston provides heat treatments that will kill all the bed bugs Charleston, SC has to offer within hours, as well as their eggs, and can reach into areas that chemicals can’t. Additionally, 95 percent of the time, you won’t need a second treatment and can keep your mattress and furniture with peace of mind. For more information about how to get rid of your bed bugs, contact us to schedule an inspection.

Knowing When And How to Spray for Bugs

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Whether you’re on the lookout for ants, spiders, or flies or a devastating combination of all of them and more, there are some specific considerations you should take into account before deciding when you will spray for bugs. For example, should you spray in early spring, when temperatures are cooler, or closer to summer when it warms up?

There are general assumptions you can make about the best time to spray for bugs, both inside and outside your home. For instance, pests increase activity during the warmer months, either for breeding purposes or to wake up from dormancy. Therefore, spring is a common time of year for people to either spray for bugs themselves or hire professionals to do it for them.

More questions linger – how often should you spray for bugs? What can I do to keep them away all year? Here are some more guidelines for when you consider spraying for pests on your property.

When is the best time to spray?

The ideal time to have your home sprayed is early spring. One can spray during this to destroy colonies and nests while populations are low. By taking advantage of this natural decrease in numbers, the treatment requires less work, making it effective for longer. In this case, one treatment is normally enough. If you wait for infestation, however, treatments are less likely to solve your pest problem.

With that being said, it’s never too late to spray for household pests, even if the treatment doesn’t work to its optimum level. If it’s past spring and you notice an abundance of pests, you will still see results upon treatment. This is due to the advanced components, techniques, and equipment used by pest control specialists like Exclusive Pest Control.

How much is too much?

Ideally, your home should only need to be treated once a year, in the early spring. This will keep populations low and provide year-round enjoyment of indoor and outdoor spaces. A second treatment may be needed, but in the case of continued infestation, your pest management professionals may recommend a stronger treatment or fumigation requiring you to vacate for a day or two. You don’t want things to get to that point before you have a plan for managing your household pests.

What’s the next step?

 Some home maintenance plans will cover pest control treatments, so consider looking into that first. Once that option is either discovered or ruled out, you can time your services from the professionals based on your budget.

Even if you’ve never seen an infestation of pests inside or outside your home, it’s never too early to seek a free consultation for pest control services, in case you ever need someone fast. This can give you peace of mind in many ways. You may find out that your pests don’t really pose a problem, or you may learn about pests you didn’t even know were lurking about.

Are you ready to know what your bug situation is really all about before next spring? Contact Exclusive Pest Control for consultations, appointments, and pricing.

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