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Can Bed Bugs infest bed frames?

12/20/2013

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Yes Bed Bugs could live in your bed frame!


If the bed frame is wooden and hollow or has many cracks this could be a very viable infestation place. At a recent inspection we looked all over the mattress, box spring, curtains, and carpet. No bugs were seen but upon a closer inspection of the bed frame we could see tiny baby nymph bed bugs crawling down the highway of a bed frame crack. There are other bed frames that have hollow structure these are also difficult to spot bugs in as well as treat. Forget any Product or chemical treatment for these bed frames Heat is will be the best method.

Do I have to through away my bed frame if it has bed bugs?

The short answer is most likely no. One of the only cases tossing the bed would be advisable is when it is hollow and infested and Heat is not used to eradicate otherwise if heat is used typically this will kill all the bugs in the frame.
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Bed Bug in bed frame.
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When is it time to stop the madness and just pay to have the Heat?

11/30/2013

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How can i get rid of bed bugsBed Bug Infestation on Mattress
A Bed Bug Heat Treatment isn't cheap but is worth being finally rid of those blood sucking pests. The answer is it Depends. If the bugs are physically in 2 or more areas of the home (not where you think they are, e.g. "their only in one room"), then the answer is: Now is the time to bring the heat. If they are physically in only one room and the infestation is manageable and small then it is possible to eradicate by heating just that room with supplement treatment around the home via treatment product. Although spray treatments are available they would almost never be recommended because bugs and eggs are resistant to chemicals and often deeply hidden from the treatment thus re-infestation is inevitable. Spray treatments are a gamble and the tenant will continue to be bit during the 6-12 treatment time. A heat Treatment on the entire structure is the only treatment with a one year warranty. The Picture on the left was taken near the ASU Dorms in Tempe AZ. The Pic Below was taken in Mesa AZ outside the door of an infested room. Don't let it get this bad Call us Now. Or reach us via our Contact us Page.

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How Do I Get Rid of Bed Bugs?

11/11/2013

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Bed Bug Treatment Types

DIY Do-it-yourself

  • Bed Bug Gimmicks: traps, trinkets, Bed Bug Mattress Covers, lures, sticky adhesives and detection devices found online or one youtube
  • Cleaning Home: vacuuming, laundering, carpet cleaning, mattress removal, bleach, furniture removal etc.
  • Chemical: Diatomaceous Earth, Home Depot pesticide, DIY pest control store bought products, Bed Bug Sprays, Bed Bug Powders, Alcohol etc.
  • Heat/Steam: Irons, steamers, blow dryers.

Professional Treatments

  • Product Treatment: Heavy Chemical Treatment in and around home
  • Spot Heat: Locational with high heat blower
  • Spot Freeze: Cryonite Locational with Cryonite Blower
  • Gas: Entire Structure Vikane Gas Fumigation
  • Heat: Entire Home
  • Heat and Gas: Heat Plus Vikane Fumigation

Bed Bug Removal

For those experiencing the horror of a bed bugs the vexing question of "how do I get rid of these little B@$+@Ⓡ¿nbsp;(quote from customer)?" is the highest priority. Because there are many extermination types it is important to understand when you may need the higher forms of treatment and when you may get lucky with one of the lesser forms. The full range of treatments is listed on the left in order of effectiveness. If you can find success by Doing it yourself, go for it! The higher forms of treatment will be necessary if the DIY treatments failed. Note: it is very typical mistake for individuals to believe they can eliminate bed bugs on their own. In hopes of saving them time, money, and stress we recommend professional help upon discovery failure to do so will lead to headache, cost, and time. Please read all of the Bed Bug Info page to understand why bed bugs are considered super bugs and are extremely difficult to eradicate. In short Bed Bugs have developed a chemical resistance to most pesticides, their eggs have biological resistance, they have the bionic ability to inbreed and mate with family members, they are small and live deep with in cracks, and the females lay up to 5 eggs per day.

Bed Bug Treatment Types in Perspective
Each of the treatment types listed has pros and cons and varied cost levels. 
DIY Do-It-Yourself bed bug treatments can range from zero dollars to a few hundred dollars all on a gamble that the bugs will be gone. We have known many people who have easily spent hundreds to thousands of dollars only to discover............ "their back"! Due to the above list of bed bug traits these do-it-yourself treatments may disrupt the bugs for a time but have little effect on them in the long term. Bugs are left alive which then mate and re-infest the home. We obviously hope you are lucky in your own treatment adventures.
Professional Treatments on the other hand move you into the upper echelon of treatment types designed to accommodate infestation levels, effectiveness, and cost. Do not get upset when professionals offer solutions that guarantee complete eradication this is their job. Chemical Treatments are typically only effective when the infestation is small, locational, and when affordability of treatment is a factor. Though success has occurred with this treatment type it is never guaranteed and the success rate is low. Family's will continue to be bit during the multi-visit multi-week treatment. Typical cost $95-$1,250 depending upon size/scope and repeat visits but typically on the lower half of $350-$700. 
Spot Heat and Spot Freeze are virtually the same  in effectiveness with Freeze beating out spot heat in safety. The Cryonite freezing is a bit safer for belongings. Again this is more locational so if living bugs are walking around the home and left alive they will mate and re-infest. Hotels with bed bug monitors often hire these forms of treatment because problems are discovered early, having known areas, and are small in scope. Treatments range from $65-$500
Gas and Fumigation are typically used when a higher success rate is needed for eradication. Though the success rate is higher then spot heat/freeze and chemical this form of bed bug removal is also not guaranteed.   During this treatment Gas replaces oxygen in the home suffocating the bugs and eggs to death. This is typically a 2-3 day affair. And often costs the same or more than a heat treatment. Note: A misconception is that there is chemical used in the home it is a gas vapor that dissipates upon completion. The pros are you get to keep all your belongings with a high success rate. The cons are, it is not guaranteed, takes 2-3 days to complete and may cost more than heat. There is no residue left in the home with this treatment type. Ranging from $1,200-$8,000 for homes.
Heat Treatments on the entire area are very effective. The structure is safely brought to a high temperature. At a sustained level heat permeates every crack of the home and bugs and eggs are cooked in place. This method is guaranteed by professionals, is typically the same cost or slightly cheeper than a fumigation, it takes   one day to complete, all belongs may be kept, zero fumes, zero odor. Ranging from $650-$5,500
Heat and Gas are typically used when a severe infestation has occurred in a large treatable area. The cost and time for this treatment is high and is typically seen as overkill. since the bed bugs will be dead typically by one or the other method. Ranging from $1,400-$8,500

If you live in any of these Arizona Cities and you have a bed bug problem please contact us immediately.
For Questions, service requests, estimates, and inspections you may also reach out to us on our Contact Page.

Anthem
Apache Junction

Avondale
Chandler

Gilbert
Glendale
Globe
Gold Canyon
Flagstaff
Fountain Hills
Maricopa



Mesa
Queen Creek
Payson
Phoenix
Paradise Valley
San Tan
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Scottsdale
Tempe
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Are Bed Bug Heat Treatments Safe?

11/5/2013

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The short answer is Yes!

The long answer is that depending on who you've hired to do the heat treatment will determine the level of safety provided. Make sure the company you  choose has a track record of safety and success. Absolutely refuse any individual, family member, friend, or uncle to do the treatment unless they meet every criteria set forth in this post as well as our Heat Treatment Page. Although we have made this process very safe for us and our customers heat and commercial heating equipment is not something to entrust to random individuals however well meaning they may be and however desperate you may be to get rid of them. 

Safest Bed Bug Extermination
Safe Bed Bug Heat Treatment
Here are a few questions to ask your self to ensure the company you choose is safe. Are they licensed and insured? Do they Have Pre Treatment steps for belongings and heat sensitive items? Are they Heating to levels that are to High? Do they require Heat sensitive items to be removed? Is the temperature brought up smoothly to avoid overheating? Do they have knowledge and experience calculated in years? Do they Warranty their work. If you wish to learn more about our bed bug heat treatment and you live in or near Phoenix AZ feel free to contact us here.
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Bed Bugs Gone Before the Holidays

10/31/2013

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Many families will have holiday guests and want their unwanted bloodsucking guests gone before they arrive. These Creepy pests showed up just in time for the Holidays here in Arizona. This video was taken of live bed bugs near Gilbert Arizona just outside of Chandler AZ. This video was taken just before Halloween. Many people will attempt to treat the Bed Bugs on their own with chemicals or gimmicks purchased online. For those who do their homework they know that this is not a do-it-yourself project and requires more than feeble attempts that can waste time and money on a gamble. 

Bed Bugs are especially difficult to eradicate because they have eggs that are resistant to most chemicals, they are small, and they have the ability to inbreed (procreate with immediate family). These bugs and eggs are oftentimes living unscathed deep within a mattress or box spring or in a couch. Because of this it takes few eggs or bugs to keep the nest alive or to re-infest a home. Their hiding spots added to bionic egg protection give them chemical barriers and resistance. The Only guaranteed form of bed bug elimination is a Heat Treatment. See our Website www.BedBugDivision.com
Call us for immediate help if you face this problem. 480-964-0145
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"We Only saw Bed Bugs in One Room" Bed Bug Faulty Logic 

10/11/2013

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Notes: From last weeks Chandler and Scottsdale Bed Bug Heat Treatments

Call 480-428-4127Bed Bugs Treatment in Chandler AZ
A few phrases we hear all the time from customers are these: "The bed bugs are only in one room." "Only my roommate was bit so can't we just treat that bed?" or "I only get bit on my couch, do I have to throw this couch away?" "We just threw away all the beds we are still getting bit." "This is a brand new Bed." I'm sure by now you can see where this post might be going. All these phrases contain faulty logic about these pests. Look at the adjacent image.--> of a home recently treated in the Chandler Gilbert area. This is a white chair in an office 15 ft from the room where the bed bugs were last sited. Fifteen Feet Away! You can see the dead bed bugs laying on this chair. Bed Bugs were also found dead near family room couch 35' ft away and in the window sill of the master bedroom about 40' ft away. These dead bugs were found after the heat treatment was completed. For this home bed bugs were "only seen in one room". Bed Bugs were hidden from human view until the treatment was completed. This is why we only Give our 1yr warranty when the entire structure is treated. "My roommate is the only one bit". First of all this does not mean she was the only one bit (note previous post about bed bug bites) because some people have absolutely zero reaction to the bites so they could be getting bit and never have any marks or signs of bites. This phrase also does not make this roommate the guilty party for bringing the bed bugs home nor does it mean they are contained in one room. If you have been getting bit for more than a few days or weeks most likely there are bed bugs in other places of the house by now and it only takes a few to inbreed and rebuild a nest in the home. Next: New furniture. New Furniture is never a deterrent to bed bug infestation nor does it mean that it was not existent upon purchase.....though we are always grateful to hear of your new purchases :-)! Throwing away furniture has 2 problems one is that bugs are in other places than just the items you threw away and secondly the furniture containing the infestations are transferred providing free rides for bed bugs seeking new hosts. Many Goodwill Stores have been shut down due to these types of donations. In Conclusion if you have been bit or have seen bed bugs chances are they are not in one place. Secondly avoid donating furniture or leaving furniture to others (find a way to burn it) spare others the grief.  Be careful picking up furniture at donation centers like Goodwills or Salvation Army sites. Heat Treatments on the entire structure is the only guaranteed bed bug eradication method. Click Here to Contact Us or Click Here to see Why choosing the Bed Bug Division is Right for you.


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How did I get Bed Bugs?

10/2/2013

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Common Bed Bug Bites, Mesa ArizonaBed Bug Bites in Mesa Arizona
First of all neither Filthiness nor Cleanliness is the cause your bed bugs. It has nothing to do with that. You just happened to be in a place where bed bugs were living doing their thing. Someone brought them home via their own person, or belongings such as luggage, purses, gym bags, laptop bags, or other items set close to sleeping areas or public infested areas. Hotels, Motels, Movie Theaters, or other public places become grand central station for dropping-off, picking-up and shipping-out these loathsome creatures. Thrift stores have been a place where some people have dumped their unwanted furniture containing bed bugs you find a deal and take home your treasure only to discover in matter of days or weeks you've got a BedBug Problem! If this is part of your bed bug story please call us. We can help. We offer a full range of bed bug treatments including the highest level of bed bug extermination, a Bed Bug Heat Treatment. If you have been bit and irritation or rash persists seek medical attention immediately. Getting Rid of Bed Bugs is Not a DIY project it requires professional help if you want them gone. Call Us NOW!

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Bed Bug Treatment Phoenix

9/25/2013

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For a Bed Bug Heat Treatment Call (480) 428-4127Bed Bugs Treatment Phoenix
Phoenix Ranks in the Top 50 for having the Most bed Bugs. The Pandemic is moving steadily throughout the valley. Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Glendale, Apache Junction, Avondale, Guadalupe, Maricopa, Pretty Much all of Maricopa County has seen many homes fall victim to this horrific pest. If You have these pests in your home you have probably seen that to get rid of bed bugs once and for all it is NOT a DIY Do-It-Yourself projects the bugs have abilities that even most pest control companies are not aware of if they only perform chemical treatments for the bed bugs. Heat is the Best way to save belongings, Time, energy and offering the ability to get back to your own bed. If you have a problem or even Think you might have a bed bug Problem CONTACT US ASAP! We offer a full range of treatment types including the highest and Most effective form of bed bug treatment, HEAT.

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Phoenix Mesa AZ Bed Bug Problem

9/18/2013

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Bed Bug Removal Call (480) 269-4232Bed Bug Mesa AZ
These Bed Bugs were found during one of our routine inspections in Phoenix Arizona and Mesa Arizona. Both were Caught and Killed on the Ceiling. This Brings up the topic of what in the world would a Bed Bug want with the ceiling? To answer this question it's important to know how they locate their host. It's simple, Bed Bugs find their nightly blood meal via heat and Carbon Dioxide. The Ceiling is a natural path to finding your carbon dioxide cloud. Once they are above you they fall from the ceiling to land upon their host and start feeding. This occurs more often when the bed bug nest is not near a place of feeding. Bed Bugs this size also clue us in that these bed bugs have been there a while.

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Bed Bug Treatment Types 

9/11/2013

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Heat Treatments the Best Bed Bug Killer

Chemical is the least effective bed bug treatmentChemical Bed Bugs Treatment
There is a wide range of differences between Bed Bug Treatments and each will vary in it's cost, property loss, and bed bug killing effectiveness. 

The most common but not guaranteed bed bugs treatment is Chemical. Chemical Bed Bug Treatments have the single benefit of being inexpensive per treatment. We do not recommend these. The problem is that it takes multiple treatments and you never no how many, often times 4-8. Bed Bug Eggs are Chemically impenetrable by most treatment products and chemicals. Bed Bugs and their nest oftentimes live deep within a couch or bed mattress making the bugs difficult to reach. The outcome is that the bugs sometimes are not reached by chemical and the eggs are unharmed and continue to hatch. This is why chemical treatments are a gamble if they work then you saved money, if they don't work then you get bit physically and financially and you will need another type of treatment costing more money. Not to mention you will get bit during this 6-14 week process and have heavy chemical sprayed on your bed and home that will soak in and dry for a few hours then you sleep on that. We are okay with this if you are okay with this. But as a general rule we are not okay with this. Other variations of chemical bed bug treatments are bed bug dust and bed bug spray or sprays that are sold through your local do-it-yourself pest control distributors as well as online gimmicks. All of these produce the same outcome. The bugs die and go away for a while but a few eggs or bugs remain and begin to build the nest again and you may start to see a few show up around 3 weeks after the last treatment. Oftentimes the home owner will end up needing to throw out couches and beds. This will slow the bugs but wont stop them. After you have tried everything call us and we will guarantee our Bed Bug Heat Treatment se Heat Below.

Fumigation Bed Bug Treatments. A Fumigation Bed Bugs Treatment has the same problems as chemical because after-all a heavy chemical in a gaseous state is used in your home. A circus tent is used to drape your house and a gas is filled into the home. Fumes are a bit more effective then a traditional chemical bed bug treatment because fumes penetrate a little bit deeper to kill the bed bugs. The down side is that this is far more expensive, not guaranteed, may take multiple treatments, and not very discreet. We do not recommend a fumigation bed bug treatment.

Steam Bed Bug Treatment. A steam treatment is very effective at killing bed bugs and their eggs BUT only if it can directly contact them. The problem is that the moisture that is left as a residue from this treatment provides an even better mating and breeding ground. Steam doesn't always reach the bugs or eggs and they will continue to hatch. One of the biggest downfalls of Steam is damage and loss to property. The steam is blasted at an extremely high heat and can destroy belongings quickly. Steam Bed Bug Treatments are also not guaranteed and we do not recommend them. Steam treatments should not be attempted without the correct equipment.

Heat is the best way to kill bed bugs. The structure or site is heated to a temperature and then sustained for a time killing all bed bugs, and bed bug eggs. This treatment is completely safe for all belongings and you get to keep all your furniture with this type of process. Heat penetrates every nook and cranny killing every bug and egg in its wake. Since all eggs and bugs are eliminated they cannot come back. We guarantee our work for one year. What is more green than heat? This is the environmentally and family friendly bed bug treatment out there and you get to keep all of your furniture. Their gone in one day guaranteed. We also send a bed bug sniffing dog to verify complete eradication of the bed bugs. If you are plagued with a bed bug infestation and have tried many of the above options already contact us now and stop wasting any more time, money, and getting bit. Even though we offer Chemical treatments we only recommend Bed Bug Heat Treatments. This is absolutely the best way to kill bed bugs.

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