As proud Floridians, we're excited to offer our pest control to homes and businesses in the area. We maintain properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Leon counties and serve a wide area.
Bed Bug Control In Florida
Even the cleanest homes in South Florida can become infested by bed bugs. Whether they’re accidentally brought in on already infested furniture or clothing or carried in from a suitcase that may have recently been in a hotel room with bed bugs, Native Pest Management has a solution.
By calling the bed bug control professionals at Native Pest Management, you can rest easy knowing your home can be free of bed bugs. Continue reading below to learn more about bed bugs and the issues a bed bug infestation might pose to your home.
What Are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped insects that feed on the blood of humans and warm-blooded animals. They begin their lives in the nymph stage as a creamy white color and darken as they grow into adults, becoming reddish-brown over time.
Bed bugs grow only to five to seven millimeters, about the size of an apple seed, making infestations difficult to see, especially in the nymph stage of growth.
Bed bugs live throughout your home and gravitate to small fabric areas like the cracks between cushions, mattresses, box springs, and other upholstered furniture. They’ll also hide behind electrical outlets, picture frames, and popcorn ceilings.
What Does A Bed Bug Bite Look Like?
Bed bugs are most active at night, feeding on homeowners' blood as they sleep. Since bed bugs usually only come out at night, most people don't realize they have bed bugs until bites appear on their bodies.
Since not everyone reacts to bed bug bites, it's possible not to know you have a bed bug problem until someone else in your family starts complaining about bug bites.
Bed bug bites may appear in as little as a few hours or as long as nine days. Some people are sensitive to bed bug saliva, which causes them to develop sores that may resemble mosquito bites. However, bed bug bites usually don’t have a red dot in the center.
Bed bug bites are often mistaken for flea bites, but there are some differences. First, fleas tend to bite around the ankles and extremities, while bed bugs prefer to bite on your body. Second, fleas bite in random patterns, while bed bug bites are in linear patterns.
How To Determine If You Have Bed Bugs
Bed bugs prefer to hide near where you spend most of your time sleeping or resting. Our warmth and the CO2 (carbon dioxide) we exhale attract them to us.
To determine if your home is infested with bed bugs, search along the seams of your bed and box spring with a flashlight. We recommend inspecting your headboard and any furniture where you or your family spend significant time resting. Approximately 80% of bed bugs are within three to five feet of your bed's headboard.
Besides looking for bed bugs themselves, several signs of their presence can alert you to an infestation. Small red dots of blood on your sheets or blankets, brown or tan streaks of fecal matter, and discarded skins and egg casings are signs of a bed bug infestation.
Call Native Pest Management today to schedule your FREE same-day bed bug inspection, servicing Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Leon counties.
Our Bed Bug Control Process
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InspectionIf you cannot visibly see any signs of bed bugs, but think you may have them, contact the bed bug control experts here at Native Pest Management. One of our entomologist-trained technicians will provide a FREE bed bug inspection at your home or business to give you the peace of mind you need.
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Treatment
For bed bug treatments that work, it's important to partner with us at Native Pest Management. We offer effective bed bug control because we're a company that is trained and experienced in dealing with bed bug infestations.
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Follow-Up
We will return to your home fourteen days after your initial treatment. During this follow-up visit, we'll inspect your home for any signs of remaining bed bug activity. If we find any, we'll perform a complimentary re-treatment.
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 888-903-2304 today!
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What chemicals do pest control companies use for bed bugs?
Typically, the most effective way to eliminate a bed bug infestation is by using a combination of chemical treatments. We use liquids, dusts, and aerosols that we must apply according to precise standards and with detailed care.
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Can pest control kill bed bugs?
Effective bed bug control will kill the bed bugs in your home. This process can sometimes require more than one treatment. We'll inspect and re-treat your home if necessary.
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What does pest control do for bed bugs?
Our bed bug control treatments are effective at eliminating bed bugs in all stages of development. We use a combination of treatment methods, including liquids and dusts to eradicate your infestation completely.
Native Pest Management's Bed Bug Treatment
Bed bugs are the hardest to eliminate when treating different pests in homes. They are incredibly small and often hide in tiny cracks or crevices in furniture and bedding. They can also hide within your walls and go dormant for months before becoming active again.
How To Prepare For A Bed Bug Treatment
If we determine that bed bugs are present during our inspection, we’ll provide you with a treatment prep sheet. Proper preparation is needed for a successful bed bug treatment. You can help reduce the spread of bed bugs by preparing a room for a bed bug treatment.
Before treatment, we will ask you to remove all sheets and blankets from beds and mattresses in the affected rooms. You'll need to put these items in a hot wash cycle and a hot dry cycle to remove any active bed bugs, larvae, or eggs.
It’s important not to remove any furniture before a bed bug treatment unless it’s first wrapped tightly in plastic sheeting. Many people immediately remove mattresses and box springs from their homes upon finding bed bugs.
If not done carefully, bed bugs can fall off the items while being moved and spread to different areas of your home. You'll need to remove all loose items and clothing from dressers, nightstands, and closet floors. Hanging clothes can remain in the closets.
Before a bed bug treatment, all occupants and pets must leave the structure for at least four hours. While all of our products are labeled as safe for bed bug control and used in nursing homes and hospitals, they must dry per the label instructions before you return.
Our Bed Bug Treatment Process
Once an inspection identifies the presence of bed bugs, and the structure is properly prepped, we’re ready to begin our bed bug treatment.
We start by using an EPA-registered product labeled for bed bug control. We focus on the cracks and crevices that bed bugs often use as shelter areas. These areas include the seams of mattresses and box springs, along baseboards, and the tracks within dressers.
We’ll then use long-lasting dusts, such as boric acid, in wall voids and electrical outlets. This product eliminates the bed bugs that may try to hide within the walls.
Because bed bugs can be evasive and tolerant to treatment strategies if not done correctly, your bed bug treatment must be carefully planned and executed. Native Pest Management has the knowledge, experience, and skill to do the job correctly.
Call Native Pest Management today to schedule your FREE bed bug inspection!
Our Bed Bug Warranty
Our bed bug service comes with a 60-day warranty that begins upon the completion of our treatment. If you find signs of bed bug activity in your house within those 60 days, we’ll return at no extra charge.
If you suspect bed bugs have gotten into your home or business, contact Native Pest Management today. Our bed bug inspections are FREE, and we’re standing by, ready to help on properties throughout South Florida and the West Palm Beach region.
Our Bed Bug Warranty
Our bed bug service comes with a 60-day warranty that begins upon the completion of our initial treatment. If you find signs of bed bug activity in your house within those 60 days, we will return to your home to re-treat it at no additional cost.
If you suspect bed bugs have gotten into your home or business, be sure to contact Native Pest Management today. Our bed bug inspections are FREE, and we are standing by, ready to help on properties throughout South Florida and the West Palm Beach region.
Additional Services
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Why Choose Native Pest Management?
We Exceed Customer Expectations
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Pet Friendly & Environmentally ConsciousNative Pest Management applies our pest control products with the safety of your family and pets in mind! We also offer eco-friendly pest control to protect your family and the planet.
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Local Service ProfessionalsSince 2015, we have served communities in West Palm Beach and all throughout South Florida. Our team is fully licensed, insured, and vetted.
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On TimeOur team will not only arrive on time, but they’ll also go above and beyond when providing service. It’s what makes us one of the top rated pest control companies in Florida! We strive for complete customer satisfaction every time.
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Get a 100% Free Estimate
Whether you currently have pests in your home or simply want to start professional pest prevention, take the first step to a pest-free life, and contact us today for your free pet-friendly pest control quote.
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