Bed Bug Treatment Options

SERVING ALL OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA

CHEMICAL METHOD

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 METHOD

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

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 METHOD (130 DEGREES)

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

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