Bed Bug Information

 

What is a Bedbug?

Bedbugs are a parasite that have existed since ancient times. They are small wingless insects that are reddish brown, flattened, oval, and wingless, with microscopic hairs that give them a banded appearance. They grow to about 1/8" in length. Bedbugs are generally nocturnal and feed solely upon the blood of warm-blooded animals.

Why do I have them?

Bedbugs are not a housekeeping or sanitation issue.

They are efficient hitchhikers and are usually unknowingly transported in or on luggage, clothing, or other belongings that are carried by individuals as they travel. Current outbreaks have been traced to increased domestic and international tourism. This is a particular problem for hotels, motels, and apartments, where turnover of occupants is constant. Infestations can also occur inadvertently by bringing infested furniture, mattresses, or used clothing to one's household. Also, bedbugs may travel between units in multi-unit buildings after originally being brought into the building by one of the aforementioned routes. The bugs can wander between adjoining apartments through voids in walls and holes though which wires and pipes pass.

Are they dangerous?

Although bedbugs can dine on any warm-blooded animal, they primarily dine on humans. They do not transmit diseases, but their bites can become red, itchy welts.

How do you get rid of them?

Bedbugs are extremely difficult to eradicate. That's why our service includes the necessary products and follow up visits for one fee. Our treatment method consist of the following:

	Bed Bugs Found In Mattress Seam

Initial Service - Detailed inspection of the affected and adjoining rooms, then a targeted treatment of bed frame, mattress, box springs, furniture, behind baseboards, switch covers, and other areas where bedbugs tend to hide, then a bedbug proof box spring encasing is installed.

Follow up- The follow up visit is scheduled within 10 days of the initial treatment. During this visit, our service technician will inspect the mattress and box springs for activity as well as apply a residual treatment on the bed frame and baseboard areas.

Can I do it myself?

Due to the complexity of treatment and the time required, bedbugs are generally not a pest many people have success in eradicating. Beware when purchasing pesticides and other products online as many simply do not work, and that pesticides can be harmful to people and pets if they are miss-used or mixed properly.

How soon can you get here?

Nobody should be afraid to go to bed. Therefore, EnvioPest is committed helping you ASAP. In most cases, we can respond the same or very next day.

How much does it cost?

The standard service mentioned above starts at $499 where the infestation does not require more than the standard number of services. We will always make you aware of any price changes before we start your service.

What is your warranty?

Warranty varies due the severity and possibility of control.  Your service technician will discuss this with your before service.

We also guarantee your complete satisfaction. If for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with your Colorado’s Choice or one-time service, we will correct it free of charge. That’s EnviroPest’s promise to keep your home pest free.

How can I prevent this in the future?

Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our Colorado's Choice program to keep pests out of their home. You can also check our things you can do section here.