It is enormously important to act quickly if you suspect bed bugs in your home. The truth is, it’s easy to kill bed bugs but difficult to eliminate infestations. The sooner the problem is identified, the simpler–and less costly–the solution will be.

IF YOU HAVE AN IMMEDIATE BED BUG CONCERN, CONTACT US FOR FREE INFORMATION ASSISTANCE.  WE PROVIDE SAME DAY & NEXT DAY SERVICES.

Call 888-780-0110 or email us at info@ecologicentomology.com.

What to do if you suspect bed bugs in your home:

If you live in an apartment, you must contact the landlord or property manager immediately.

A knowledgeable pest management expert must confirm the problem is truly bed bugs.

While the suspicion of bed bugs is being investigated, do not remove or relocate anything from your home into other areas of the building. In effect, quarantine all  contents until after a bed bug inspection is complete. DO NOT discard potentially infested furniture, mattresses, and other belongings, as this is generally unnecessary even when bed bugs do exist. DO NOT relocate laundry to laundry rooms or other areas until AFTER a bed bug inspection.

Be careful with your remarks about the possibility that bed bugs may exist. Property managers and owners must be notified immediately. Neighbors should only be notified by the landlord or property manager.

If bed bugs are confirmed, you will be advised of the prescribed remedy and how to prepare for it. Preparations will vary depending on the method employed for eradication.

Property Owners & Managers

It is critical you do your homework. There are many pest control companies touting their method as “the best”. In reality, there’s no such thing. With the exception of true fumigation (a rarity in the Northeast), no method currently available is 100%, one hundred percent of the time. Every situation needs to be assessed to determine the best course of action. If you’re spending a lot of money on failed treatments, STOP.

The benefit of working with Ecologic is obvious: We don’t subscribe to the “one method is best” mentality. We prescribe whichever method, or combination of methods, is most suitable for the situation. Just as a doctors don’t prescribe one pill for every condition, we don’t prescribe one treatment for every situation. Standardized remediation ignores on-site realities, and wastes money on treatment failures.

Before you spend another dime, contact Ecologic Entomology.

Do-it-Yourselfers

The internet is rich with many products that claim to eliminate bed bug infestations. Please be warned that the vast majority of these offerings are ineffective and misleading. We have many attendees in our training seminars who give first hand accounts of how they were misled, ripped-off, or dissatisfied with these products. Simply put, it’s virtually impossible to eliminate bed bug infestations with do-it-yourself home remedies. Aerosol “bombs”, botanical oils (cedar spray), and other “miraculous” potions will disperse the bugs further through the building and exacerbate the problem. They should never be used.

If you suspect a newly introduced problem, it is sometimes possible to intercept an infestation if you act quickly (within 24-48 hours). Generally, this involves eliminating, from the building, any items suspected of harboring the bugs, laundering bedding & clothing, and aggressive daily vacuuming of all areas around the sleeping quarters, paying special attention to cracks & crevices. Vacuum bags must be removed from the building immediately after each use as the bugs will simply crawl out of the bag after use. We strongly recommend that you monitor the situation over the next several weeks. We have mechanical monitoring devices available for rent on a weekly or monthly basis.

BE WARNED, MANY PRODUCTS SOLD & ADVERTISED ON THE INTERNET ARE INEFFECTIVE OR DOWNRIGHT FRAUDULENT.