Pest Chase Bed Bug Control in Springfield VA

Adult bed bugs are broad and flat, oval insects. Before feeding, bed bugs are brown and about the size of a seed. After feeding, they are swollen and red from the blood they have ingested. The nymphs are nearly clear in color and hard to spot. You can spot the blood smears and fecal stains on sheets and mattresses. If you see any evidence, contact a professional bed bug exterminator to get rid of bed bugs in your home.

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Bed bug inspection in Springfield VA

At Pest Chase we have a lot of experience in identifying and treating bed bugs.
Our trained staff will meticulously go through your home looking for bed bugs and signs of bed bug activity.

How often should bed bug treatment be done in Springfield VA?

Bed bug treatment is a one time treatment. Since these bugs are great hitchhikers, depending on how you brought them into the home the first time, you may end up bringing them again. It is important to identify the source of these bugs to avoid bringing them again.

Bed bug Treatment

Pest Chase bed bug control includes treating the entire home with pesticide mixed with insect growth regulator. We target all furniture and baseboards, electrical outlets and curtains. We also carry out spot and crack and crevices treatments where bed bugs are harboring. Our bed bug extermination plan includes two treatments, the second treatment is done after 15 days to eliminate any bed bugs that may have hatch after the initial treatment.

Bed bug treatment preparation for your home in Springfield VA

Prior to treating your property for bed bugs you will need to do some preparation on your end. This can be time consuming and you will need to plan for it.
At Pest Chase we have a bed bug treatment preparation sheet that has a check list of items to help you prepare better.
The better you prepare the more effective the treatment will be.

Identifying a bed bug bite in Springfield VA

Bed bug bites looks similar to mosquito bites except that a bed bug bite forms a pattern.
Bed bug bites as in a line such as one next to another or one below another. This is because the bed bug looks for vein to suck blood from, at its first bite if a vein is not located, they move above, below or beside and try again. So the bite pattern is usually close to each other and in a line or cluster.

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Home owners guide on bed bug control in Springfield VA

How did bedbug get into my home?

Bed bugs can be found nearly anywhere inside a home, vehicle, hotels, movie theatres or anyplace where people gather. Inside a home, the most common place to find bed bugs is within the backside of headboards that are mounted on walls. Bed bugs are excellent at traveling well hidden. They will hitchhike in luggages, clothes, shoes and other bags. Once the bed bug enters your home, they will multiply and spread throughout the entre house,

How to get rid of bed bugs?

Getting rid of bed bugs on your own may be a very challenging task. Just one bed bug escaping can cause the infestation to reoccur. It is best to call a professional bed bug exterminator to take care of the problem for you.

Do bed bugs spread diseases?

Yes, it has been recently found that bed bugs transmit MRSA which is a virus that creates resistence to antibiotics.

How to prevent a bed bug infestation?

Bed bugs can be found anywhere where people gather, so it is critical that you inspect seats and mattress before you use them. It is helpful to take a flashlight with you.
When you check into a hotel room, check the sheets and mattress seams for blood smears and fecal spots. if you do see signs of bed bug activity, do not stay there.
When you come back home from a movie theatre or a vacation wash all your clothes in hot water. Unused clothes can be put in the dryer on high heat setting or washed as well.
Vacuum your luggage.

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