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How to Identify BED BUGS
If you have an active bed bug infestation, typically you can see an adult bed bug with the naked eye. Adults are typically about the size of an apple seed and have a reddish brown color. Immature stages of bed bugs are harder to spot with the human eye, but you may notice small translucent, white or yellowish figures that are smaller in size.
THE SIGNS OF BED Bugs
You may notice small reddish or rust colored spots on your mattress or bed sheets, which are bed bugs that have been crushed. Alternatively, bed bugs also may leave behind excrement that show as dark spots on your bed fabrics.
Other signs that should not be ignored include small itchy red spots on the skin, often in a straight line, an unexplained musty odor in your home, or small dark spots on your walls.
Bed Bug Infestations increasing in New York
Bed bug infestations have grown dramatically. Just five years ago, bed bugs on Long Island, New York City, Westchester, or 5 Boroughs were rare. Since then, bed bug infestations are up over 125%.
The National Pest Management Association’s bed bug study “Bugs Without Borders” has been tracking the trend. In 2001, only 11% of pest control companies nationwide had responded to a bed bug call. By 2011, more than 99% had dealt with bug infestations. 84% say calls for bed bug treatment are increasing.
Here are some of the top contributing factors to bed bug problems:
82% Increased Travel
More people are traveling, and due to bed bugs' hitchhiking nature, that means travelers are picking these pests up along the way.
66% Lack of Awareness and Vigilance
Many people don't know the basics for how bed bugs are picked up, how to look for them, and how to prevent bringing them inside their homes.
Bed Bug Infestations in Commercial Properties
Bed bug infestations are not just a threat to your home. These pests move beyond beds and are now common in places of business.
90% of pest control companies have treated bed bugs in apartments, condominiums and single-family homes
54% increase in college dorms—up from 35% a year ago
80% increase in hotels and motels—up 67% between 2010 and 2011
46% increase in nursing homes—up from 25%
Bed Bug Treatment methods
Bed bug treatment methods have evolved in the last five years. Killing bed bugs can be a challenge. Bed bugs are now resistant to most pesticides. If you don’t rid of bed bugs in every life stage, from egg to adult, it will be impossible to completely exterminate a bed bug infestation. You may do more harm than good, spreading the infestation throughout your home.
Fast response is important. Don’t try to take on this pest on your own. You need to talk to a professional who has the right tools and bed bug treatment options to kill bed bugs at their first infestation site—before they spread.
Some of the new bed bug treatment techniques, ways of preventing bed bug infestations and options for getting rid of bed bugs are not only more effective than traditional methods, they are also more green and more sustainable. You will want to use a pest control company like Knockout Pest Control that has been licensed by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. We are fully compliant with–and even exceed–all New York State and New York City Department of Health and Environmental Conservation rules, regulations, and licensing. Many of the bed bug treatment techniques we use are as green as they are effective.
Heat Treatments for Bed Bugs
Knockout Heat treatment is your first line of defense against bed bugs. With customer satisfaction as our number one goal, we offer fast, discreet, and eco-friendly solutions to your bed bug problem. Our non-toxic heat applications can be applied to specific isolated areas.
This treatment method heats the infested space and surrounding walls to a temperature above 125 degrees Fahrenheit. This kills all bed bugs and their eggs during one single treatment. Our equipment is designed specifically to spread, control, monitor heat, and distribute it into hard-to-reach spaces inside your walls, bedding, and furniture.
Key Advantages
⦿ Effectively kills bed bugs at all stages of life, including the eggs.
⦿ Efficient one-day, one-time treatment.
⦿ Minimum preparations are required.
Cryonite® Cooling Treatment for Bed Bugs
Cryonite® is an environmentally-friendly bed bug treatment that freezes bed bugs, nymphs, larvae, and eggs in seconds, without harsh chemicals. Bed bugs never become resistant to its killing power. Cryonite® is pure dry ice snow that blankets surfaces and penetrates crevices with -110°F of killing power. It instantly freezes the liquid in bed bug bodies and their eggs—killing all other insects, too. The fatal freeze vapor permeates the seams of bedding, into cracks, even into light sockets, finding bed bugs where they hide and where they nest. Because it kills bed bugs across the entire lifecycle, this bed bug treatment takes out your infestation fast. Cryonite® leaves no gummy, toxic residue, The CO2 snow evaporates with scarcely a trace within minutes. It won’t damage bedding or furniture. You can even eat off treated surfaces. Because it is dry ice, you can spray it in electrical sockets and motors where traditional treatments can’t be used. You don’t need to evacuate treatment areas or even cover foodstuffs. It is safe for use around children, the elderly, and pets.
Key Advantages
⦿ Effectively kills bed bugs at all stages of life, including the eggs.
⦿ Environmentally-friendly treatment, using no harsh chemicals.
⦿ Evaporates in minutes, leaving no gummy or toxic residues.
K9 Detection Services by Certified Bed Bug Detection Dogs
Finding bed bugs is the first step in getting rid of them, but finding them is never easy. Even for professionals, the job of searching every possible hiding place can be time consuming. The use of a trained bed bug dog can slash the time and cost of bed bug inspections. Early detection makes all the difference. Our bed bug detection dogs can sniff out the presence of a bed bug from several feet away, wherever it may be hiding—whether in a mattress or behind a wall. The dog’s trained sense of smell detects the distinctive molecular signature left by adult or even nymph bed bugs down to 500 parts per trillion. Bed bug detection dogs can inspect your home in minutes, saving time and money, pinpointing an infestation and ensuring your home is bed bug free on following visits. Knowing exactly where bed bugs are hiding helps us apply the right bed bug treatment in the right place. Unlike other pest control companies, we use an independent company, so there is no financial incentive to “find” bed bugs that are not there. If you have the slightest suspicion you might have bed bugs, schedule an inspection before they can take hold.
Key Advantages
⦿ Fast inspection in minutes to determine a bed bug problem.
⦿ Precise pinpointing of the problem areas to treat where necessary.
⦿ Evaporates in minutes, leaving no gummy or toxic residues.
