Like most animals and bugs, especially the pesky, frustrating ones, bed bugs come from a family of parasites that all look very similar. All of these species are difficult to tell apart. Relatives of bed bugs are often mistakenly identified. It seems many of us are eager to identify other types of bugs as those miniature antagonists of our nightmares. 

The Genus
The genus of these little bloodsuckers is known as Cimex. Though all of these different species love to feast on blood, not all of them consider humans the perfect lunch. This insect genus have similar looking bugs that find their favorite buffets on not only humans but swallows, bats, and chickens. We aren’t the only ones who attract these nasty critters, it seems. Many of these bugs look identical to the naked eye, especially if you are no expert.

Bat Bugs
These nasty creatures look very similar to bed bugs. The human parasite is typically over .25 inches, has a red-brown body, and has long hair. The bat-blood lover rarely gets to even .25 inches, has a dark-brown body, and has shorter hair. The hair on both bugs is so fine that the naked eye cannot tell the difference. 

Though they prefer bat’s blood, bat bugs have been found in human beds. Because humans aren’t their preferred food source, however, they are more easily dealt with than their frustrating Cimex cousins. 

Swallow Bugs
Swallow bugs look noticeably different only when put underneath a microscope. They have long fine hair down the entire length of their body. They are found drinking from the skin of humans even less often than their bat bug cousins, but they have been known to take a sip when times get difficult. 

Tropical Bed Bugs
Though actually a slightly different species from the common bed bug, tropical bed bugs also love to enjoy the taste of human. We are their preferred meal, and you might encounter one of these bugs if you live in or visit Florida. The further south you travel, the more prevalent this type of parasite becomes. These two bugs look almost identical, with the tropical bug’s body shaped a little less u-like than the other’s. Otherwise, they could pass for twins. 

Take Care of Your Infestation
At Bed Bug Heaters, we take care of your infestations for you. No matter how big or how small, we get the job done. We use all the latest and most thorough techniques to make sure you get back to sleeping soundly. These nasty parasites can cause serious anxiety and restless sleep. Don’t put yourself through that; contact our team today. 

In today’s world, few things matter more than the environment. Many people and companies, rightfully so, are worried about adding more toxic chemicals to our atmosphere. What happens when you set off a bug bomb? Are those toxins safe for humans? Should you really spray insecticide inside a house in which you and your family lives? More than ever before, people are conscientious about environmentally friendly bed bug treatment. 

Insecticides Are Poisonous
We are sure you have wondered why over-the-counter foggers ask you to leave the apartment or home while they run. Foggers and bug spray and other environmentally unfriendly bed bug treatment options are toxic to not only bugs but also humans of all shapes and sizes. Bug bombs and foggers have caused illness in small children and extremely healthy twenty-year-olds and elderly alike. Do you really want those toxins lingering in your home? Do you really want to worry about whether you cleaned all your dishes or washed all clothing thoroughly enough afterward? 

Often insecticides are necessary, but it is important that only the necessary amount is used. You do not want more toxins and poisons in your home than absolutely necessary to kill the infestation. A good, eco-friendly bed bug treatment with insecticide will use the bare minimum to get the job done.
 
Bed Bugs Are Becoming Immune
Chemicals have been used for decades as the go-to bed bug treatment. Not every bed bug exterminator took the time to properly determine where and how to use the insecticides. Over time, bed bugs have grown immune to more and more chemicals. Once they gain immunity, the dosage hardly matters. The insecticides could still get you sick, but they may not get rid of the infestation they’re meant to kill.
 
What Is a Great Eco-Friendly Bed Bug Treatment?
When it comes to eco-friendly bed bug treatments, very little competes with bed bug heaters and thermal pest control. Bed bugs cannot survive extreme temperatures over an extended period of time. If you expose them to temperatures above 122° Fahrenheit, bed bugs cannot survive. This means, however, that all areas of a room must reach this temperature. No cracks or crevices can go untouched by the heat. 

Get Treatment from Bed Bug Heaters
At Bed Bug Heaters, we believe in the most efficient and ecologically friendly way to eradicate your tiny, bloodsucking nuisance. If you need an exterminator, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Though bed bugs aren’t always caused by a mess, a messy room or apartment offers many places for these annoying creatures to hide, lay eggs, and thrive. Cleaning in itself will not do the job of a bed bug exterminator, but it will make the process of eliminating these bugs much smoother and quicker. Remember, these bugs are tiny and crafty. As a result, very few surfaces are safe from them. A deep clean before any bed bug pest control arrives on the scene will drastically increase your chances of killing these critters faster and getting back to your life.

Get Organized
Bed bugs torment even the most organized. Maybe you don’t have to declutter your floors, dressers, and closets, but you can increase your odds of finding more bugs with some specific organizational tricks. Try putting all items from an infested room or rooms into a plastic bag. A sealable bag or vacuum sealed bag will work best. This includes any laundry or sheets. Place large, solid items, such as toys or electronics, into airtight tubs. This will keep them out of the way until your or a trained professional bed bug exterminator can look through them to see if these items are infested or not. 

Vacuum, Vacuum, and Vacuum
Though vacuums will never eliminate bed bug infestations, they can help get rid of any debris behind which they might hide and take care of some culprits in the process. It is extremely important to be thorough when vacuuming. Take bedding and sheets from your bed. Use the vacuum attachments to get into the cracks and seams of your box spring and mattress. Don’t be scared to move the vacuum in a scraping motion across your mattress. Any spot that looks like a hiding spot, no matter how small, should be vacuumed. 

Don’t stop with the bed and the floors. Take the vacuum to the walls, the molding, and the furniture. Vacuum in the drawers and on the undersides of all furniture. You will be surprised where bed bugs can survive and lay their eggs. Few places are foolish to vacuum when you have an infestation, and the better you vacuum, the quicker the bed bug exterminator will be able to return your home to normal. 

Get Your Wash On
Washing and scrubbing furniture (especially hard furniture) with detergent cleaner will help keep bed bugs away. Also wash any cribs, bed frames, or other spaces near beds and touched by linens. Don’t forget the walls, moldings, and windows. These are prime locations for bed bugs to infiltrate your home. 

Now Call a Bed Bug Exterminator
After the deep clean process, there is only one thing left to do. Contact a bed bug exterminator to make sure the infestation gets taken care of. At Bed Bug Heaters, our bed bug exterminators have years of experience battling these little menaces, and they’ll know just what to do.

They crawl up and down the length of your bed, nibble on you while you are sleeping, and live off of your blood. Yes, we are talking about those tiny, creepy crawlers, bed bugs. Now, the best way, hands down, to remove these bugs from your bed and from your nightmares is to call an exterminator and get yourself an affordable bed bug treatment. If you wish to take on these miniature beasts yourself, however, you might want to equip yourself with one of these DIY options below. 

Black Walnut Tea
Ahh yes, not only menacing and frightening to our taste buds, black walnut tea also terrifies bed bugs. They scramble in fright from this potent tea. As well as being anti-bed-bug, this tea is also antifungal and antibacterial. Try placing used tea bags around infestation sites. 

Lavender Oil Mixed with Peppermint Oil
This one-two punch of smell-goods have no side effects for humans, but they do some serious damage to bed bugs. Lavender oil works great at not only repelling full-grown bugs but also killing larvae. Peppermint oil both repels and kills adult bugs. (Peppermint oil also works great for mosquitoes.)

Bed-Bug Spice Mix
Though it might sound like a recipe for tilapia seasoning, the combination of cayenne pepper, oregano, and ginger works a serious number on these nasty critters. It is not as toxic for them as peppermint oil, but it works as a very serious repellant. Add the bed-bug spice mix into a pot of water and boil for a few minutes. Put the mix in a spray bottle and spritz any infested areas until the bugs get the message that you mean business. 

Baking Soda
A gruesome weapon to use against these four-legged foes, baking soda dehydrates and kills bed bugs. Take regular old baking soda and sprinkle it around your walls. Make sure to get it on all wall surfaces and the doorways and the corners. Leave a light layer on the floor against every walled surface. Vacuum thoroughly after a week and repeat the process as needed. 

Diatomaceous Earth
This chemical-free powder is made from the remains of aquatic animals, which contain the same substance found in silica. Though fine to human touch, diatomaceous earth is actually made of miniscule, jagged particles that cut the bed bugs and dehydrate them. Sprinkle it in the same manner as baking soda, while adding it to your bed. Though it is safe for human skin, it is unsafe to inhale, so wear a mask when you apply it to your carpet, walls, and linens. 

Get Rid of Bed Bugs Once and For All
To make sure the job gets done properly, don’t rely on DIY options. At Bed Bug Heaters, we have professional bed bug exterminators who can ensure the job gets done. Don’t let bed bugs keep you up scratching all night! Come see us instead!

If you have a bed bug infestation, it goes without saying that you want to get rid of the infestation. Nobody wants to continue living with a bed bug infestation and most people will be looking to get rid of bed bugs as quickly as possible. The way in which you get rid of them, however, can vary from person to person. 

In fact, in some cases, you might not even need to hire an exterminator or have a professional treatment done. One of the ways that you can avoid the exterminator is to look into a bed bug heater rental. In today’s blog post, Bed Bug Heaters will take a look at some common questions about bed bug heater rentals and why you should utilize them. 

How Does Renting Work? 
When it comes to bed bug infestations, you can’t always trust sprays and chemical treatments to get the job done, especially if it is a do-it-yourself chemical treatment. A bed bug heater rental is one of the more effective extermination options available to you because they are easy to rent and they work quickly. 

To utilize a bed bug heater rental, all you need to do is get in touch with Bed Bug Heaters today and find a heater that works best for you. We offer a 25,000 BTU model and a 52,000 BTU model that is sure to accommodate your needs. 

Can I Do It Myself?
That’s the great thing about bed bug heater rentals: you don’t need a professional to come in and do it for you. These heaters virtually work on their own and shouldn’t take more than 12 hours to eliminate the infestation. If you are worried about your ability to use the bed bug heater, you shouldn’t because it is one of the easiest methods available today. 

Do Heat Treatments Work?
On top of being able to utilize bed bug heater rentals on your own, you can also be sure that the treatment will effectively exterminate any bed bugs. Nobody wants to pay money for a treatment that doesn’t work and too often, spray and chemical treatments don’t kill all the bed bugs. With a bed bug heater rental, you can be confident that all of the bed bugs will be taken care of once you are done using our heaters. We want to help you get rid of your bed bug problem and thermal heat with our bed bug heaters are the most effective method available.

Contact Bed Bug Heaters For More Information
We understand that DIY extermination can be nerve-racking, but with a bed bug heater rental, you can rest easy knowing that it will do the job. For more information on Bed Bug Heaters, give us a call at (937) 506-6940 or contact us online today.

When it comes to bed bugs, it is important to act fast before a small problem turns into a full-scale infestation. One of the ways that you can do that is by taking preventative measures before bed bugs appear in your home. In fact, there are a variety of preventative measures that you can take, including some do-it-yourself (DIY) methods. 

While professional help is often needed, there are a number of DIY preventative measures you can take to help stop an infestation before it starts. In today’s blog post, Bed Bug Heaters will take a look at those methods. 
 
Keep Your Home Clean
The best way to prevent bed bugs is to keep your home clean. Clearing clutter and vacuuming often can go a long way in the fight against pests of all kinds. Not cleaning your home is often what leads to bug infestations, especially when it comes to bedding and furniture. If you are buying secondhand furniture, make sure to thoroughly check it for bugs or signs of pests. Use protective coverings for your mattresses and box springs. And don’t allow for too much clutter, as bed bugs thrive when given places to hide.
 
Be Careful With Your Laundry 
Another common cause of bed bug infestation is laundry. If you don’t have your own washer and dryer and are forced to use a communal laundry facility or a public laundry facility, make sure that you are transporting your clothing and sheets in clean bags or totes. You will also want to move your clothes straight from the dryer to your bag, avoiding any folding at the laundry facility itself. 

Routinely Wash Your Bedding
While this might seem a little bit too easy, keeping your bedding clean is a major aspect of preventing bed bugs. Not cleaning your sheets, quilts, and comforters can make you more vulnerable to infestation. And if you do suspect bed bugs are in your bedding, washing your bedding is a quick and painless DIY solution to get rid of them. However, you’ll have to act fast and not allow the bugs to spread away from your bedding. 

Contact Bed Bug Heaters For More Tips
Bed bugs are frustrating, but most people will want to see if they can fix the problem themselves before paying to have it fixed. There are a variety of different DIY methods that can help you prevent infestation and keep the bugs away. For more information or tips, give us a call at (937) 506-6940 or contact us online today. 

While nobody enjoys a bed bug infestation, you also don’t want to use a treatment that can be harmful to your family. Beyond simply finding a safe treatment, you also want to find a treatment that is efficient, cost-effective, and convenient. There are a wide variety of different bed bug pest control methods to choose from, including thermal pest control. In today’s blog post, Bed Bug Heaters will discuss whether thermal pest control is safer than chemical treatments. 

What Is Thermal Pest Control?
Essentially, thermal pest control is the use of heat to get rid of a bed bug infestation. Typically, this involves heating the room or the affected area to temperatures up to 145 degrees. This treatment is usually completed in one visit and takes less than a day to work. The biggest benefit of thermal pest control is how little time it takes. A chemical treatment will typically require at least three treatments and can take up to two months to be completed. 

How Is It Different Than Chemical Treatments?
As noted, the biggest difference between thermal pest control and chemical treatments as far as customer benefit is how long each method takes. However, there are many other differences that need to be noted with the procedures themselves. The biggest difference is that chemical treatments utilize insecticides to rid the home of bed bugs. 

Most people will balk at the idea of using a chemical treatment, which is why thermal pest control methods are often more popular. While you should hire a pest management professional for a chemical treatment, they are still a safe option.

Which One Is Safer? 
The question is less about which method is safer and more about which one is more beneficial. In that respect, a thermal pest control option is better because it takes less time and doesn’t require insecticides. While insecticides aren’t unsafe, a heat treatment is a natural remedy that doesn’t require any sort of chemical exposure. 

Contact Bed Bug Heaters For More Tips
A bed bug infestation is frustrating, which can lead some households to make quick, rash decisions about a treatment. More than ridding your home of annoying pests, you want to keep your family happy and healthy. Picking the right bed bug treatment can play a role in that process. For more information on the bed bug treatments offered at Bed Bug Heaters, including our thermal pest control, give us a call at (937) 506-6940 or contact us online today. 

As a homeowner, there is nothing more frustrating than dealing with bed bugs. They can quickly infest your bedroom, leave irritating bites, and be difficult to find. It’s important to deal with a bed bug problem quickly before the problem turns into an infestation, but there are a lot of methods to choose from. Finding the right bed bug pest control method can seem impossible.

Today, Bed Bug Heaters wants to help you make the right choice. Here, we will discuss the best bed bug pest control methods and help you choose which method is best for you.
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Heat Treatments 
Arguably the most common bed bug pest control treatment, and the specialty of Bed Bug Heaters, is the heat treatment. With this treatment, the affected room or specific area will be heated to temperatures up to 145 degrees, killing the bed bugs within an hour and a half. This treatment is fast, easy, and affordable. At Bed Bug Heaters, we make sure to keep the temperatures at the right level, protecting your home and going after the bed bugs.

Chemical Treatments 
Heat treatments are ideal because they are fast, easy, and don’t require any chemicals. However, chemical treatments are still a legitimate option for bed bug pest control. These treatments use insecticides to kill the bed bugs in the affected areas and are beneficial because it targets smaller areas than heat treatment. This is also a completely safe treatment option if you allow trained professionals to conduct the treatment.

Do-It-Yourself Treatments 
Before you go looking for professional bed bug pest control, it can be beneficial to try and get rid of the problem yourself. There are a number of do-it-yourself treatments that you can utilize, including heat treatments through a hair or clothes dryer, cold treatments through putting affected sheets in the freezer, and steam treatments. While these treatments are worth trying, it’s important to try them early on so that if they don’t work, you can seek out professional help before the infestation spreads.

Preventative Measures 
Another good bed bug pest control method comes before the bed bugs are even present. Taking proper preventative measures can stop a bed bug infestation before it even starts. Reducing clutter and vacuuming often are good ways to keep bed bugs from spreading, as well as using protective coverings on your mattresses and box springs.

Contact Bed Bug Heaters For Bed Bug Pest Control
A bed bug infestation is frustrating, so finding the right bed bug pest control method is important. For more information on the services offered at Bed Bug Heaters, give us a call at (937) 506-6940 or contact us online today.