Bed Bugs

Inspect mattress seams, headboards, and nearby furniture using a flashlight. Look for rusty/reddish stains, dark spots, eggs, and live bugs. Check at night when bed bugs are most active.

Professional treatment typically requires 2-3 visits over 2-4 weeks. Complete elimination may take up to 8 weeks depending on infestation severity and treatment method.

While bed bugs can carry pathogens, there's no evidence they transmit diseases to humans. However, their bites can cause allergic reactions and secondary infections from scratching.

Not necessarily. With proper treatment, mattresses can be saved using encasements. However, heavily infested or damaged mattresses may need replacement.

Bed bugs travel on luggage, furniture, clothing, and other items. They're common in hotels, apartments, and shared living spaces. They don't jump or fly but crawl quickly.

Bed bugs die at 120°F (49°C) or above. They also die at 0°F (-18°C), but must be exposed for at least 4 days. Heat treatment is more effective than cold.

Some DIY methods can help control small infestations, but most require professional treatment. Over-the-counter products often provide incomplete control and may scatter bugs.

Inspect hotel rooms, keep luggage elevated and away from beds/walls, check belongings before returning home, and heat-treat clothes immediately upon return.

No, they can live anywhere within 8 feet of a feeding site. Common spots include furniture, baseboards, picture frames, electrical outlets, and even wall voids.

Treatment costs vary by location and infestation severity, typically ranging from $300-$5,000. Multiple treatments are usually needed for complete elimination.