Bed Bug Extermination and Control in Lubbock TX
About Bed Bugs
Adult bed bugs are small insects about 3/16 of an inch long, 1/8-inch wide, and reddish-brown, with flattened, oval-shaped bodies. Even when fully grown, bed bugs are difficult to spot with the naked eye. Nymphs and egg cases are even smaller and can easily lead to an infestation.
Bed bugs are active mainly at night when their host is asleep. They prefer to hide close to where they feed, exclusively on human blood. As their name implies, bed bugs often live in the seams of mattresses, box springs, bed linens, and the small crevices in furniture and fabric.
Although bed bugs aren’t known to carry disease, visible insect bites can cause irritation and allergic reactions. Seeing one Bed Bug bite one morning can easily grow into the hundreds in days to follow during an infestation. Bed bugs also have a rapid life cycle, quickly multiplying as a single female can lay thousands of eggs. Discover if you have a problem before it gets worse.
Identifying a Bed Bug Problem
Bites, presenting as itchy welts, are typically the first signs of a bedbug infestation. You can also check your mattress seams, box springs, bed frame, and footboard for other signs: actual bugs, carcasses/skins, and fecal matter.
Other prime hiding places include wall corners, behind picture frames, electrical outlets, light switches, and nearby drapes and curtains. Bug Tech offers free estimates for bed bug treatment, but a detailed inspection—which takes time and expertise—is a paid service. During a thorough bed bug inspection, Bug Tech will investigate and determine the level of infestation.
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Bed Bug Entry
Bed bugs are sneaky—and they can find their way into your home through a variety of everyday situations:
- Houseguests: Friends or family staying overnight could unknowingly bring them along.
- Secondhand items: Used furniture, plastic bags, or clothes from garage sales or consignment shops can carry bed bugs.
- Public places: You can pick them up in hotels, airplanes, buses, movie theaters—even places of worship.
Kids' activities: Camps, daycares, schools, and college dorms bring together tons of people (and their belongings). - The workplace: Bed bugs don’t clock in, but they can hitch a ride home with you from the office.
The list goes on, but the seriousness of bed bugs is that they can enter your home from anywhere. In places with a high volume of people and high turnover, bed bugs are likely to be present whether you see them or not.
Bed Bug Exterminator
Bed bugs are one of the more difficult pests to prevent and eliminate. Due to their ability to multiply quickly, avoid detection, and avoid standard chemical treatments, once identified in the home, quickly call a professional!
Bug Tech offers a variety of effective professional exterminator treatments for bed bugs. Each treatment is impacted by the level of infestation and whether an entire home or only a piece of furniture is affected.
- Bed Bug Elimination: The goal of our initial treatment is for you to become bed bug-free. Learn more about our thorough inspection plans, estimates, infestation verification, and typical treatments.
- Bed Bug Management: In rare cases, typically in a commercial setting, bed bugs cannot be eliminated. Bug Tech provides monitoring and ongoing treatment to contain outbreaks.
- Bed Bug High Heat Treatment: Adult bed bugs die at 119 degrees Fahrenheit, and their eggs, which can withstand more heat, need temperatures above 125 degrees to be killed. That's why Bug Tech is one of the few companies in Lubbock to offer effective treatment for bed bugs. We conduct both whole-house heat treatments and even have a mobile truck for smaller furniture and fabrics.
Bed Bug Prevention
Prevent bed bug infestations with Bug Tech’s comprehensive bed bug prevention solutions. Our expert team uses advanced detection methods and proactive strategies to safeguard your home or business from these persistent pests. With our new biopesticide product, an innovative, nonchemical solution, we effectively intercept and eliminate bed bugs at all stages of development, providing a safe and eco-friendly option for long-term prevention. Trust Bug Tech to create a protective barrier, ensuring a bed bug-free environment for you and your loved ones.
- After every overnight trip, take all of your clothes (clean and dirty) and immediately put them in the washer. Check all suitcases used, especially creases and seams.
- Avoid buying used furniture and fabrics. If you do, Bug Tech offers controlled heat treatment to kill the spread of any fleas, ticks, or bed bugs.
- Heed warnings about bed bugs issued by your workplace or children’s school and day camps. Take extra care to wash all clothing after entering an infected area.
We’re Bed Bug Experts
Experiencing a bed bug infestation can be a traumatic experience, but Bug Tech's professionals are here to help. We're not just a pest control company; we're experts in identifying and addressing these pesky bugs. We'll work closely with you to create a customized treatment plan for your home or business while providing outstanding customer service that sets us apart in the market. Trust Bug Tech for effective solutions and peace of mind.