Bed Bugs · Rockford, IL
Bed Bug Treatment in Rockford, IL
Bed bugs have nothing to do with how clean a home is. They travel in luggage, furniture and clothing, and can turn up anywhere people sleep.
Request pest controlSigns of bed bugs
Small rust-colored spots on sheets and mattress seams, tiny pale eggs or shed skins, a sweet musty smell in heavy cases, and itchy bites in lines or clusters. Bites alone aren't proof, because people react differently.
Inspection
A technician checks mattress seams, box springs, bed frames, headboards, nightstands, couches and baseboards near beds. Some companies use trained dogs or monitors to help confirm activity.
Treatment options
Treatments include heat, which raises the room temperature high enough to kill bed bugs and eggs, targeted insecticides, or a combination. Each has its own preparation steps and follow-up schedule.
Preparing for treatment
You'll usually be asked to wash and dry bedding and clothes on high heat, reduce clutter and avoid moving items to other rooms, which can spread the bugs.
Rentals
In apartments and rental homes, tell the landlord or property manager right away. Neighboring units may need inspecting too.
After travel
Inspect luggage after trips, keep suitcases off beds and wash travel clothes on high heat. See bed bugs after travel. Send a request and a pest control company will get in touch.
How long it takes
Most treatments need at least one follow-up visit to catch any bugs that hatch after the first treatment. The technician will explain the schedule and what to watch for between visits. Keep sleeping in your own bed during treatment so the bugs are drawn to the treated areas instead of spreading to other rooms.
Clutter and furniture
Bed bugs hide in clutter near beds and couches. Reducing clutter makes treatment more effective, but avoid moving items from an infested room to another room.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I treat bed bugs myself?
- Store-bought sprays rarely reach every hiding place and can scatter the bugs. Professional treatment is usually more reliable.
- Should I throw out my mattress?
- Usually not. Mattresses can often be treated and covered with an encasement.
Other pest services
Request pest control
Mice, ants, spiders, bed bugs and the bugs that move in every fall. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll pass it straight to a pest control company, who will call you to go over the problem and give you a quote.
- Homes, rentals and small businesses
- Rockford and every nearby town
- Get a quote before any treatment
Need bed bugs in Rockford?
Send a request and a pest control company will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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