Do bed bugs bite humans?
  • Yes, bed bugs do bite humans.
  • Bed bugs feed on humans and other mammals. Bed bugs collect blood from hosts to survive.
  • Bed bugs can go without a blood meal for over a year and survive.
Can bed bugs fly or jump?
  • Bed bugs do not fly or jump. Bed bugs are only able to crawl to move around.
  • Bed bugs do not have wings.
Do bed bugs carry diseases?
  • There have been no documented cases of bed bugs transmitting diseases to humans.
  • Bed bug bites can cause irritation to the skin.
  • Some individuals are allergic to bed bugs bites and there is a risk of an allergic reaction.
Where bed bugs come from?
  • Bed bugs have existed for many years, but there has been a huge uptick in the United States in the past decade or so.
  • Bed bugs were almost completely eradicated because of the extremely harsh chemical pesticides used decades ago.
  • Bed bugs must be introduced to a property via a host. Bed bugs are excellent at hiding and being transferred from place to place on clothing, in luggage, on purses, backpacks, etc.
How do you recognize bed bug bites?
  • Bed bug bites are very similar looking to mosquito or flea bites. A bite appears as a small, swollen red area on the skin that may or may not itch.
  • A bed-bug bite could take several days to appear after the bed bug has fed.
  • Some people may have an allergic reaction to bed bug bites.
Can you see bed bugs?

Yes, adult bed bugs are visible to the naked eye. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed and are a round, reddish-brown insect.

How do professionals get rid of bed bugs?

Alpha Bed Bug is a professional and licensed pest-control company that specializes in thermal remediation. Thermal remediation is the most effective method to exterminate bed bugs and kills all bed bugs from eggs to adults in one treatment.

How do pest control companies get rid of bed bugs?
  • The most effective method for bed bug extermination is thermal remediation, which kills all bed bugs from eggs to adults.
  • Chemicals are no longer effective at killing the eggs of bed bugs. Chemicals may eliminate the adults, but the eggs are left behind to hatch later, restarting the infestation.
How do I get rid of bed bugs?

If you suspect you have a bed bug infestation, call a professional pest control company like Alpha Bed Bug Specialists to come confirm the infestation and to treat the infestation immediately.

How do I get rid of bed bugs fast?
  • Heat treatment is the most effective and quickest way to eliminate bed bugs completely.
  • One heat treatment will eliminate all bed bugs from eggs to adults.
  • Owners may re-enter the property the same day as the treatment after the temperatures have stabilized.
What do bed bugs look like on a bed?

Bed Bugs are small, round, rusty-brown colored insects that feed on mammals.

How do you detect bed bugs?

Look for reddish stains on the mattress; could be blood, urine, or fecal matter from bed bugs. Eggs or egg shells may be present on the mattress. Live bed bugs may be found during the examination.

How to exterminate bed bugs?

Thermal Remediation is the most effective method for exterminating bed bugs. All bed bugs from eggs to adults are exterminated in ONE heat treatment.

How to identify bed bugs?

Bed bugs can range in size from 1mm to 7mm. Bed bugs are small, flat oval shaped insects that are reddish-brown in color. Bed bugs do not have wings and cannot fly.

How to check bed for bed bugs?
  • Examine the mattress. Look for reddish or rust colored stains on the mattress. Look for eggs or egg shells left behind from bed bugs. Look for molted bed bugs skins/shells. Live bed bugs may be present during examination. Flip the mattress up and continue examining the mattress.
  • Check box spring, headboard, and bed frame.
How do I check mattress for bed bugs?

Look for blood, urine, or fecal matter from the bed bugs on the mattress. Check the mattress seam. Eggs or eggshells may be present. Live bed bugs may be present.

How do I know if I have bed bugs?

Rust colored stains on the mattress, fecal spots on the mattress (small black dots), molted bed bug shells found on mattress, bed bug larva present, bed bug eggs present, or live bed bugs present.

How long after the treatment do bed bugs die?

Thermal remediation eliminates all bed bugs from eggs to adults during the heat treatment. Bed bugs cannot survive in high temperatures. Alpha Bed Bug Specialists heat the property to 140 degrees Fahrenheit– that’s 20 degrees Fahrenheit higher than needed to eliminate bed bugs.

How to get rid of bed bugs?
  • Call Alpha Bed Bug Specialists. We specialize in thermal remediation for eliminating bed bugs.
  • Thermal remediation is the fastest, most effective way to eliminate bed bugs. No harsh chemicals are used.
  • Heat kills bed bugs.
How do I avoid bed bugs?
  • Inspect hotel rooms before bringing luggage inside. Enter the hotel room and inspect the mattress, look for signs of bed bugs. If you see any signs of a bed bug infestation in a hotel room, alert the management and look for a different hotel.
  • If you suspect someone you know has bed bugs, it’s important for him/her to seek a professional pest control company like Alpha Bed Bug Specialists to come and eradicate his/her bed bug infestation as quickly as possible.
  • (Alpha Bed Bugs Specialists are not responsible if bed bugs are reintroduced to the home after the thermal remediation.)
  • Never pick up used furniture off the side of the road.
  • Inspect used furniture for signs of bed bugs before purchase.
  • When buying second hand clothes, immediately wash and dry the clothes upon bringing them inside the home.
  • The dryer (on high heat) produces enough heat to kill bed bugs and eggs that are found on smaller items. Clothes, stuffed animals, bags, shoes, etc.