Bed Bug Control and Treatment in Virginia Beach
Having bed bugs in your home in Virginia Beach is not fun. Our team knows all too well the unsettling feeling that having a bed bug issue in your home can cause. That’s why, at Summit Pest Control, our team are experts in bed bug control and bed bug treatments in Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, and the surrounding areas.
Contact us today at 757-901-4455 for a free estimate for a bed bug treatment near you.
What are Bed Bugs? Virginia Beach Bed Bug Control
Bed bugs are red-brown with sharp mouths that they use to pierce the flesh of their victims and feed off the blood of them, similar to fleas or ticks. They do not require blood to survive but they need it to be able to develop eggs. When they have reached adulthood, they are about ¼ of an inch long and ⅛ of an inch wide. They can live between six months and a year long and they reproduce incredibly quickly laying as many as 200 eggs every two days. The eggs hatch 10 days after they are laid.
How Did I Get Bed Bugs in My Virginia Beach Home?
Bed bugs are not picky about the homes they invade in Virginia Beach. They will enter both clean and unclean homes alike. Most of the time, bed bugs will enter your home through furniture, clothing, or luggage from trips. Bed bugs can also enter through small cracks and crevices and open doors and windows. Bed bugs will hide out in beds, box frames, couches, bed frames and headboards, furniture, carpets, rugs, toys, electronics and picture frames.
Once bed bugs have infiltrated your home, they will continue to reproduce until a proper pest control treatment for bed bugs can be applied to reduce and eliminate the population.
Are Bed Bugs Dangerous?
Bed Bugs can cause discomfort to you and members of your household. While they are not known to transmit any harmful diseases, their bites can be painful and itchy. Some people can have reactions to the bites, although it is not common. The bites are easily identifiable as red welts in a line.
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What are Signs of Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs can be difficult to see because during the day they will hide and during the evening they will feed off of the blood of people and pets. They can also hide for an extended period of time as part of their adaptation and they will not feed. Some signs are seeing blood stains or dark rust spots on bedding, fecal matter, their egg shell and shed skins. A clear sign is bites from the bed bugs. They will appear as red bumps in a line that will turn into itchy welts. They look different from flea bites and will appear on any exposed skin.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs丨Summit Pest Control
Bed bugs can be quite the challenge to get rid of. Bed bug removal is also not a task you should attempt on your own. There are preventative measures you can take to try to limit the population or avoid an infestation. But for the most part, bed bug treatments need to be done by a professional pest control company like Summit Pest Control. We offer free estimates for bed bug control and treatments. Contact us at 757-901-4455 to get scheduled for an estimate with one of our pest control specialists. There are different treatments, heat and chemical treatments. At Summit Pest Control we offer chemical treatments and one of our pest control specialists will be happy to discuss what all the treatment entails.
Bed Bug Treatments in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Newport News
There was a resurgence of bed bugs due in the 1990s caused by increased travel but now there are different chemicals and technologies to more effectively remove them. If you currently have bed bugs or are trying to prevent them, here are some helpful tips and tricks:
- Vacuuming and keeping the home clean
- Cleaning clothes immediately after a vacation
- Inspecting luggage, furniture and clothing before bringing them inside the home
- Regularly washing bedding, mattresses and pillows
- Having a bed bug inspection completed
- Seal cracks and crevices and keep doors and windows closed
How Much Does Bed Bug Removal Cost in Virginia Beach?
Bed bug treatments and removal can vary based on your needs. In most cases, the entire home needs to be treated to be effective. Treatment cost is based on the number of rooms, square footage, the severity of the case and the number of treatments needed.
At Summit Pest Control, we offer free bed bug estimates. If you are in Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach or other parts of the Hampton Roads area, contact Summit Pest Control at 757-901-4455. One of our pest control specialists will conduct a thorough inspection and determine what the best treatment plan is to take care of the problem.
How Do I Prepare My Virginia Beach Home for a Bed Bug Treatment?
There are certain steps you need to take if you are about to get a bed bug treatment. We have linked a list of things you need to do to prepare your home for bed bug treatments. Check out our pre-treatment checklist linked below. To summarize, you will need to wash and dry all of the clothing, bedding and linens and bag them. You will also be instructed to vacuum your house. The treatment consists of the use of strong chemicals which is the standard practice and they will be sprayed all throughout the home. While the treatments are happening, all of the members of the household will need to remain outside, because it is very potent.
Is it Bed Bugs, Fleas, or Something Else?
As a homeowner in Virginia Beach, it is difficult to tell if the issue you are having is bed bugs, fleas, or one of the other smaller, biting insects that can enter and reproduce in your home. One of our bed bug experts will inspect and let you know exactly what kind of issue you are dealing with and provide an estimate to resolve it!
In addition to bed bugs treatments and bed bug control in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Newport News, Summit also provides pest control services for the following pests:
Contact Summit Pest Control for Bed Bug Services in the Hampton Roads Area
Bed bugs will need to be removed by a professional pest control company like Summit Pest Control. Contact us at 757-901-4455 to schedule a free estimate for bed bug treatments, removal and control in Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and the surrounding Hampton Roads areas.