Bed Bug Prevention Tips from West Palm Beach Pest Control Experts

With bed bug infestations in the news more and more, we thought it might be a good idea to provide some tips for their prevention. As a pest control company in West Palm Beach, FL, we see bed bugs more often than we’d care to admit. They’re tenacious and difficult to get rid of, so preventing them from getting a foothold in your home is key!

“Go to the mattresses!”

Sonny had the right idea in The Godfather. If you’re certain that your mattress is bed bug-free, you can keep them that way by using bed bug proof encasements on it and on your box spring. This will keep the creepy critters from starting a turf war with you when you’re asleep.

Inspect all incoming furniture

This may be an unsettling thought, but it’s not just that recliner from the second-hand shop that could introduce these blood-suckers into your home. Even new furniture could potentially have picked up some riders while in the warehouse or during transport. Yikes! Make sure you have a close look at any furniture, under the cushions and in the seams, before it comes inside.

Watch out for hitchhikers

If you travel for business or pleasure, there’s always a chance that your suitcase will house some unwanted guests on the journey home. It’s a good idea to check online to see if where you’re staying has current complaints about bed bugs. Also, if you wake up with any bites on your person that you didn’t go to bed with, that’s a big red flag! If you weren’t already a little spooked by the places we’ve already mentioned, you should know that movie theaters and libraries have also been reported to have bed bug problems.

“Feed me, Seymour!”

Well, these aren’t really bed bug eating plants, but there are a couple of varieties of greenery that might help repel them. Black cohosh and leggera alata are among them, as well as herbal essential oils like lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus and thyme.

Once you have bed bugs, however, it’s time to call a professional. Even if you think you’ve managed to kill all the bugs yourself, the eggs can survive to hatch another day. Don’t waste time and money. Ambassador Pest Management has serious experience ridding homes and businesses in West Palm Beach of these pests forever. Our treatment and your satisfaction is always guaranteed 100%. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation inspection and service estimate.  866-632-0088.

10 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Pest Control Company in West Palm Beach (Part 2)

Here are the final five items on our list of things to think about before selecting a pest control company for your bug problem.

Be an Educated Customer

As they say, knowledge is power. Doing a little research about the problem at hand will help you better understand what you’re facing. The more you know about the particular pest you’re dealing with, what it takes to get rid of it once and for all, and how to best prevent it from making a future appearance the better. Knowing what questions to ask will help you make and educated decision.

Make Sure Your Pest Control Company is Insured

Depending on what your particular issue is, it may require some complicated and/or messy methods to fully treat it. Even the most skillful and talented professionals run into problems from time to time. You want to be certain that any damage that may happen to your home or belongings will be covered and handled with as little inconvenience to you as possible. An insured pest control company is essential.

Ask About Service Guarantees

It’s important for you to have a very clear understanding of what steps they are taking, how long it will take, how long you can expect the treatment to last and how to best extend the life of their extermination services. If you find cockroaches two weeks after they’ve completed your job, will they come back? A trustworthy company stands behind its promises.

What Sort of Training Do Their Technicians Have?

Does the company require specific training and testing in the use of the pesticides they’ll be applying in your home? You need to have full confidence in the abilities of the technician you’re allowing into your home. Are they kept up-to-date on the latest technology?

Are the Chemicals They’re Using Safe Around Children and Pets?

It’s important to be able to provide a pest-free home for you and your loved ones, and it’s equally important to know that any pesticides or chemicals used are not toxic to any of you. It’s also good to consider how safe they are to the environment in general. Ask your pest control company what sort of treatments they employ.

Hopefully our list has given you some ideas as to what you can and should expect from your pest control professionals. Your home is likely the biggest investment you’ll make, so you’ll want to choose wisely when it comes to maintaining its safety and integrity.

If you’re in need of pest control services, consider calling Ambassador Pest Management today. This is our bottom line: Your service will be done right, every time. If it’s not, let us know and we will make it right.

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Most effective pest control for getting rid of bed bugs in Stuart, FL

The pest control industry has seen an increase in the incidence of beg bugs across the United States, including here in Stuart, Florida. Bed bugs get their name from the fact that when living in peoples’ homes, they prefer to nest in warm, soft areas like sofas and beds. While human residences are not the only place they make their nests, homes are a preferred site because bed bugs live exclusively off the blood of warm-blooded animals.

They are visible to the naked eye, but you have to look closely to see them because even as adults they are only about the size of an apple seed. It is probably easier to detect them by observing the brown fecal discolorations, blood stains,  or molted skins they leave behind on sheets. They are extremely successful breeders, and can quickly produce a large colony in your home. While bites from bed bugs are not painful, they do leave a small puncture mark, and in homes where a sizable infestation has nested, there will be the potential for sustaining multiple bites. A serious pest control solution is a must.

Eliminating bed bugs in Stuart

Do-it-yourself pest control methods will generally have only a limited effect on trying to manage a bed bug infestation. They are small and very adept at hiding in dark cracks and crevices where they cannot be seen, especially when they feel threatened, so any attempt that involves visually locating them will probably not be very successful.

The pest control products which can be bought over the counter at a store generally are not intended for use specifically on bed bugs, but for insects in general, and these are also of limited usefulness. Even when a portion of the population is killed off, the rest will usually make a comeback because they are such prolific breeders and because they are situated in an environment which is ideal for them.

By far the best pest control method for complete elimination of bed bugs is to engage the services of a professional pest service. Professionals will first identify which kind of bugs are in your home, where they are nesting, and the size of the infestation. Then they will formulate a plan to eradicate the entire population with little or no disruption to your daily life.

Call Ambassador Pest Management to schedule a free inspection today. You can always count on getting a  highly qualified professional who is committed to providing exceptional, 100% guaranteed service  as well as superb customer care.