Bed Bug Treatment Options

SERVING ALL OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA & MISSISSIPPI

Bed bug infestations require an aggressive treatment plan. At Presto-X “Formerly Fischer”, our bed bug experts know what to look for and where to look for bed bugs in your home or business. But because bed bugs are tiny and adept at hiding in out-of-the-way places, detecting all of their hiding places through visual inspection is difficult. For this reason, we have several treatment options available in order to totally eliminate a bed bug population. Our approach to getting rid of bed bugs is to effectively kill them with minimal disruption to your home or business environment. After a thorough bed bug inspection, we will recommend a customized bed bug treatment approach suited to your needs. Below, we’ve outlined the benefits and disadvantages of each treatment type.

CHEMICAL TREATMENT FOR BED BUGS

Pros:

• Most effective treatment
• Residual effectiveness
• Kills on direct contact

Cons:

• Process can be lengthy
• Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
• Some belongings may need to be discarded

STEAM TREATMENT FOR BED BUGS

Pros:

• Chemical-free
• Kills on direct contact

Cons:

• Does not penetrate some materials
• Moisture left behind can be a problem and cause damage
• No residual effect—so must use chemical in conjunction
• Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
• Some belongings may need to be discarded

FREEZING (CRYONITE) METHOD FOR BED BUGS

Pros:

• Chemical-free
• Kills on direct contact
• Fastest of all treatments
• No pet issues
• Least item removals

Cons:

• Does not penetrate some materials
• No residual effect—so must use chemical in conjunction
• Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
• Some belongings may need to be discarded

EXTREME HEAT TREATMENT (130 DEGREES) FOR BED BUGS

Pros:

• Chemical-free
• Kills all bed bug lifestyles

Cons:

• Treatment can fail if preparation is not done correctly
• Most expensive of the treatment options
• No residual effect—so must use chemical in conjunction
• Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
• Some belongings may need to be discarded

Professional Bed Bug Treatments

No matter the treatment chosen, our thorough process always ends with a follow-up inspection to ensure success. If necessary, additional treatment will be administered until you are completely free of bed bugs. The team at Presto-X “Formerly Fischer” is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to eliminate any bed bugs in your home, even if it takes multiple treatments. For more information or to set up an appointment, give us a call today!

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