Bed Bugs, Bat Bugs, & Bird Bugs.

All three of these nasty creatures are of the same family. In homes and businesses, bed bugs are the most common. You may have bat or bird bugs if a bat or bird has been in your home. In any case, you will need an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to successfully eliminate them from your home. Encasement, vacuuming and the use of safe pesticides, along with follow-up treatments, will solve the problem in most cases.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are small, oval, reddish-brown insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. According to WebMD, “Adult bed bugs have flat bodies roughly the size of an apple seed, about 3/16” long. After feeding, however, their bodies swell and are a reddish color.” Bed bugs do not fly, but are proficient hitchhikers, jumping from item to item, making them very difficult to avoid.  Infestations of bedbugs have increased in recent decades due to the increase in worldwide travel and the use of less toxic pesticides. Female bedbugs can lay hundreds of eggs in a lifetime. Eggs take about a week to hatch, making it necessary to use multiple pest control treatments to address all young bugs. They are resilient and like to become active at night. Bedbugs can be found in any public place, and many infestations have been found in hotels, dormitories, senior living facilities, and schools.

Bed Bug Bites

Bed bug bites cause painful, itchy, raised red welts in some people. Others may barely notice the bites. This may cause a delay in identifying the presence of bed bugs, making it more difficult to eradicate them. Typically, bed bugs like to live close to their food source, which is human flesh. If you suspect the presence of bed bugs, check into the edging of mattresses and bed coverings, in the folds of drapes, in luggage, in carpets, or other areas close to where humans are at night.

Fast, Safe Solutions to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

The idea of bed bugs makes everyone twitch – for good reason. These scroungers can come into a clean and otherwise bug free house. How? They hitch a ride on luggage, used furniture, even clothing. We hate to add this, but bed bugs can even come from another person. If they’re hanging out on someone who enters your home, they can jump off and get to work on your furniture, carpet, drapes, mattresses, etc. Bed bugs are not attracted to dirt, but rather to warmth, blood and carbon dioxide. As humans, there’s not much we can do to eliminate those elements!

Why You Need Expert Bed Bug Treatment

DIY sprays and home remedies may kill a few bed bugs on the surface, but they rarely reach the hidden nests where bed bugs lay their eggs. Without professional tools and techniques, infestations often return. Pest control experts use advanced treatments designed to kill bed bugs at every stage of life, ensuring complete removal and long-term protection for your home or business.

When a homeowner calls about bed bugs, we react quickly. Our technicians conduct a thorough investigation to determine if bed bugs are present and to assess the damage. Following elimination of the bugs in the primary area, the technician inspects and treats the surrounding areas, including multifamily properties, to help prevent spreading.

Preventing Bed Bugs

What can we do to prevent bed bugs from coming into our homes?

Take precautions when traveling to avoid picking them up in hotel rooms. Look for small, black dots on mattresses, curtains, luggage racks and other upholstered pieces. Sometimes the critters hang out in the edging of mattresses, so check there, too.  Some people take the extra step to put all their clothes in a hot dryer for 30 minutes when they get home to kill any bugs that may have jumped on them.

If you see bed bugs…

First, they don’t spread disease, so that’s the good news. Having said that, they do bite humans, leaving you with itchy skin. The real worry is that they multiply in your home and spread out over multiple surfaces. It’s extremely important, therefore, to begin a bed bug abatement program as soon as you see them.

Men In Black Pest Control uses methods and products designed to keep your family and pets safe. We inspect your home and get to work to get rid of the critters. Female bed bugs lay from 1-7 eggs each day. Before the population grows, it’s important to kill both the eggs and the adult to prevent further infestation.   And, we send our technicians to your home in unmarked vehicles, to provide privacy and discretion.

We provide a 90-day warranty on residential bed bug treatments.

Our Bed Bug Treatment Services Include:

• Detailed Inspections – Locating all hiding spots and determining the scope of the infestation.
• Chemical & Non-Chemical Options – Safe, effective treatments tailored to your comfort and preferences.
• Mattress & Furniture Treatment – Carefully treating common harborage areas to stop re-infestation.
• Follow-Up Monitoring – Ongoing inspections to ensure your space remains bed bug-free.

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Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation

Early detection can prevent a full-blown infestation. Watch for these warning signs:

• Red, Itchy Bites – Often appearing in clusters or lines on exposed skin.
• Blood Stains on Sheets – Small reddish-brown spots from crushed bed bugs.
• Dark Droppings or Shed Skins – Tiny black spots or molted exoskeletons on bedding and furniture.
• Musty Odor – A strong, unpleasant smell caused by bed bug secretions.
• Live Bed Bugs – Small, reddish-brown insects hiding in mattress seams, furniture, or baseboards.

Sleep Peacefully Again—Eliminate Bed Bugs Today

Bed bugs can quickly take over your space, but professional bed bug control ensures they’re gone for good. Whether you need immediate extermination or preventive treatments, expert solutions are available to restore your comfort and peace of mind.