Bed bug exterminator
Itchy bites in a line, tiny blood spots on sheets, or bugs in mattress seams. Bed bugs don't go away on their own. Call and we'll connect you with a local bed bug specialist.
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Signs of bed bugs
- Bites in lines or clusters, often on arms and shoulders.
- Rusty or dark spots on sheets and mattress seams.
- Tiny pale eggs and shed skins in seams and cracks.
- Small reddish-brown bugs around the bed, couch or headboard.
What helps right now
- Don't move to another room or a friend's couch; it spreads them.
- Wash and dry bedding on the hottest setting.
- Vacuum mattress seams and bag the vacuum contents.
- Skip foggers: they scatter bed bugs into walls.
How pros treat bed bugs
Usually a careful inspection, then heat treatment, targeted products, or both, with a follow-up visit to catch any that hatched later.
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FAQ
Bed Bugs: common questions
Do I need to throw out my mattress?
Usually not. Mattresses can be treated and encased. Ask the pest control company what fits your situation.
Are bed bugs a sign of a dirty home?
No. Bed bugs travel in luggage, furniture and clothing, and show up in clean homes too.
How do I know if I have bed bugs?
Look for small reddish-brown bugs, rusty spots and tiny pale eggs along mattress seams, the box spring, headboard and couch cushions, plus itchy bites in lines or clusters.
Can I get rid of bed bugs myself?
Small, early cases can sometimes be contained, but bed bugs hide in tiny cracks and resist many store products. Most homes need a professional plan with a follow-up visit.
How long does bed bug treatment take?
Heat treatment is usually done in a day. Other treatments take two or more visits a couple of weeks apart to catch bugs that hatch later.
Do I have to throw away my furniture?
Usually not. Most furniture and mattresses can be treated, and encasements can seal a mattress afterward.
Where do bed bugs come from?
They hitch rides in luggage, used furniture, clothing and bags, often after travel, moving or guests staying over.
Can bed bugs come back after treatment?
They can if some survive or new ones are brought in. That's why a follow-up inspection matters, and why you should check luggage after trips.
Do you do the treatment yourselves?
No. EmergencyExterminators is a referral service. The pest control company you speak with does the work and agrees the details with you directly.
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