Bed Bug Extermination
Bed bug infestations have surged across every major US city over the past 15 years. The bugs hitchhike home on luggage, used furniture, public transit and shared laundry. Once inside, a single mated female can produce 200-500 eggs in her lifetime, and a small infestation becomes a full-blown one in 8-12 weeks if untreated.
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Signs you have a bed bugs problem
- Small reddish-brown specks (digested blood) on sheets, pillowcases or mattress seams
- Itchy, raised welts in lines or clusters on arms, neck, back or legs after sleeping
- Pearly white eggs (about 1mm) wedged into mattress seams, box-spring fabric or headboard cracks
- Live bugs — flat, oval, apple-seed sized, reddish brown — along mattress piping or behind headboards
- A sweet, musty odor in heavily infested rooms
- Shed skins (translucent shells) collected in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas
Why bed bugs are a serious problem
- Sleep disruption and anxiety — chronic infestations cause severe insomnia and psychological distress
- Secondary skin infections from scratching welts
- Spread to the rest of the home — bed bugs do not stay in the bedroom long-term
- Spread to neighbors and rental units through shared walls and outlets in multifamily buildings
- Property and furniture loss — many homeowners end up discarding mattresses, sofas and case goods
Why DIY bed bugs treatment usually fails
Bed bugs hide in dozens of micro-cracks per room — outlet plates, baseboards, picture frames, headboards, mattress seams, box springs, carpet tack strips. Foggers ('bug bombs') do almost nothing except push the bugs deeper into wall voids. Bed bugs have developed widespread resistance to pyrethroid sprays sold in hardware stores. By the time a homeowner has done two or three rounds of DIY, the infestation is usually larger AND more dispersed than it was at the start.
The reality: Most homeowners who try DIY end up calling a pro anyway, after spending $50–$200 on hardware-store products and several weeks of failed attempts. The math almost always favors calling a licensed contractor up front.
What a professional bed bugs treatment looks like
Licensed bed bug exterminators run a full visual inspection (and in some cases use canine detection), then deploy a multi-tool protocol — typically a combination of targeted insecticide rotation (non-pyrethroid), residual desiccants, mattress and box-spring encasements, and either steam or whole-room heat treatment to kill eggs and adults at every life stage. Most provide a warranty and at least one follow-up.
What it costs
Pricing varies by infestation severity, property size, and location, but most homeowners can expect quotes in the range described in the FAQ below. The contractor will give you an exact, no-obligation quote during the initial call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are bed bug bites dangerous?
Bed bugs are not known to transmit disease, but bites cause itchy welts, chronic sleep disruption, anxiety, and in heavy infestations, secondary skin infections from scratching.
Should I throw out my mattress?
Usually no. Mattress encasements paired with proper treatment will trap and kill any bugs inside the mattress. Discarding before treatment can actually spread the infestation through hallways and shared spaces.
How much does bed bug treatment cost?
Single-room treatments typically run $300–$600. Multi-room conventional treatments are usually $800–$1,500. Whole-home heat treatments are the most expensive but the most effective in a single visit, typically $1,500–$3,500 depending on square footage.
How many treatments will I need?
Most conventional chemical protocols require 2–3 visits spaced 2 weeks apart to break the egg cycle. Heat treatment can resolve in a single visit but is often paired with a residual chemical perimeter for prevention.
How do I keep bed bugs from coming back?
Inspect luggage after travel, never bring in curbside furniture, check second-hand items before bringing them home, and consider a mattress encasement as a standing precaution.