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Spire Pest Control’s Bed Bug Exterminator Service
Do you have bed bugs hiding around your place? It can be hard to tell because they’re pretty shy and are typically nocturnal. These apple-seed sized pests are a reddish color, and will become darker after a blood meal. Bed bugs will hide in cracks and crevices around your furniture and clothing. They can go up to 3 months without eating, but will become more active when they have babies to feed. You will be able to spot if they have attacked you. Those little nibbles often appear as red and itchy bumps, typically in a line or small clusters. Some people in even experience hives or blistering at the bite site. You need to exterminate bed bugs quickly because they can spread to different rooms and even vehicles as they hitch a ride on human clothing or bedding. Killing bed bugs yourself can be difficult, but at Spire Pest Control, we know what to do to eliminate your bed bug problem.
Signs of an Bed Bug Infestation
Bite Marks
Although bite marks from bed bugs aren’t often seen, some people experience hives or blistering at the bite site.
Fecal Spots
Fecal spots are seen as small, dark, sand-like droppings that occur in patches around and especially beneath nests.
Blood Smears
You may see blood smears on sheets and pillowcases.
Exoskeleton Shells
You may see the presence of their empty molted exoskeletons.
Nasty Odor
Bed bugs can be detected by their characteristic smell of rotting raspberries.
What You Need to Know About Bed Bugs
- Bed bugs are most active between 5 and 6 a.m.
- Bed bugs can also quickly spread to different rooms and even vehicles as they hitch a ride on a human host, clothing, or bedding.
- Adult bed bugs are light brown to reddish-brown, flattened, oval-shaped and have no hind wings.
- Bed bugs have segmented abdomens with microscopic hairs that give them a banded appearance.
- Adults grow to 4–5 mm in length (just over 3/16 inch) and 1.5–3 mm wide.
- Newly hatched nymphs are translucent, lighter in color and become browner as they molt and reach maturity.
- A bed bug of any age that has just consumed a blood meal will appear to have a bright red translucent abdomen; this color will fade to brown over the next several hours and within two days will become opaque and black as the insect digests its meal.
- Bed bugs may be mistaken for other insects, such as booklice, small cockroaches, or carpet beetles, however when warm and active, their movements are more ant-like, and they emit a characteristically disagreeable odor when crushed.
Helpful Bed Bug Prevention Tips
Cover power outlets. Bed bugs use power outlets to hide in order to evade extermination.
Store your clothing in vacuum-sealed bags. This is especially important when traveling since bed bugs are most commonly transferred from hotels.
Bed bugs often hide in your carpet. It’s important to thoroughly vacuum your carpet.
Clean your pet’s bed. Bed bugs can be attracted to your pet’s bed, where they can also find warm crevices to lay eggs and feed.
How Do I Get Rid Of Bed Bugs?
Step 1: Schedule
Call (888) 316-3615 for a free bed bug treatment quote and a timely appointment with skilled technicians. No obligation to proceed.
Step 2: Treatment
A certified technician will conduct a thorough bed bug inspection of your home to provide a customized treatment plan.
Step 3: Follow Up
We provide a detailed report of the service and helpful recommendations. For maximum effectiveness, receive a follow-up treatment 14 days after treatment.
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
We guarantee you won’t see bed bugs for 30 days. If you do, we will come back and treat again for free.
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Bed Bug Control FAQ
Yes. Bed bug bites often appear as red and itchy bumps, typically in a line or small clusters. Some people even experience hives or blistering at the bite site. All the more reason to keep a great bed bug exterminator in mind, like Spire Pest Control.
Don’t panic. Bed bug bites can be bothersome, but they cannot transmit disease like some other insects can.
Adult bed bugs are light brown to reddish-brown, flattened, oval-shaped and have no hind wings. The front wings are vestigial and reduced to pad-like structures. Bed bugs have segmented abdomens with microscopic hairs that give them a banded appearance. Adults grow to 4–5 mm in length (just over 3/16-inch) and 1.5–3 mm wide. Newly hatched nymphs are translucent, lighter in color and become browner as they molt and reach maturity. A bed bug of any age that has just consumed a blood meal will appear to have a bright red translucent abdomen; this color will fade to brown over the next several hours and within two days will become opaque and black as the insect digests its meal.
No, bed bugs don’t necessarily cause damage to structures, however, the value of a property can be impacted by the presence of a bed bug infestation. All the more reason to keep a great bed bug exterminator in mind, like Spire Pest Control.
One of the more effective and efficient treatments for a bed bug infestation is the dual pronged approach that Spire Pest Control uses. First, spray safe and effective insecticide in typical bed bug traffic areas, then apply insecticide dust to removed outlets and other hiding spots for the bugs. This process is repeated one week later.
Count on Spire Pest Control for Comfort and Safety
To ensure our customer's safety, we insist on a thorough screening process for all Spire Pest Control Technicians. They also complete extensive training in the classroom and on the job with an experienced mentor before servicing alone.
See photos of our team by visiting the Meet Our Team page for your branch.
Money Back Guarantee
If a Spire Pest Control customer has an infestation of covered pests in their home or business between regularly scheduled Home Protection Plan treatments, we will come back and perform targeted treatments to get rid of the pest at no charge. If Spire Pest Control cannot resolve the problem after three such targeted treatments, we will cheerfully refund the customer’s last monthly subscription fee, as long as all other terms of the agreement have been met.
And if you see any pest activity between your regularly scheduled treatments, simply give our office a call; we'll come back at no additional charge.
