Bed Bug Inspection & Treatment

How bed bugs get in

Bed bugs do not come from dirt or clutter. They hitch a ride in luggage, used furniture, backpacks, moving boxes and clothing, then settle in close to where people sleep or sit for long periods. A clean home can get bed bugs after one hotel stay or one secondhand couch. In apartments and condos they can also move between units through shared walls and plumbing gaps.

Signs of bed bugs

• Small, itchy bites in a line or cluster, often on arms, neck or legs, that show up overnight
• Tiny dark spots on mattress seams, sheets or the box spring
• Rust-colored stains on bedding
• Shed skins or pale eggs in seams, folds and the corners of furniture
• Live bugs: flat, oval and reddish brown, about the size of an apple seed

Bites alone are not proof, since other insects and skin conditions can look similar. An inspection confirms whether bed bugs are actually there.

How we handle bed bugs

Inspection. We check mattresses, box springs, bed frames, headboards, couches, recliners, nightstands, baseboards, outlets and other places bed bugs hide. In multi-unit buildings, we may recommend checking neighboring units too.

Treatment plan. Based on what we find, we treat the rooms and furniture where bed bugs are living and hiding. We explain how to get the home ready, such as how to handle bedding, clothing and clutter, before the treatment date.

Follow-up. Bed bug eggs can hatch after the first visit, so follow-up visits are often part of the plan. We check the treated areas and treat again where we find activity.

Do not make it worse

• Do not move to another bedroom or the couch to sleep, since bed bugs will follow and spread
• Do not throw out furniture before talking to us; dragging it through the home can spread bugs
• Avoid store-bought foggers, which tend to scatter bed bugs into walls and other rooms
• Wash and dry bedding on high heat, and keep it bagged until it goes back on the bed

Homes, apartments and lodging

We treat bed bugs for homeowners, renters, property managers and lodging operators. For apartment buildings, motels and other commercial properties, we can work with your staff on unit access and timing. We also handle general household pests, cockroaches and rodents.

We serve Rio Linda, Sacramento, North Highlands, Antelope, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Auburn, Placerville, Napa, Fairfield, Stockton and Lodi. Call (916) 999-9747 Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or send a message below.