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Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs
Cowleys has a decade of experience and expertise in erradicating these dreadful pests. Rest assured, we provide permanent solutions by education, follow-up inspections, state of the art products, innovations and methodologies. As overwhelming as they may seem, we can successfully rid your home or business of bed bugs right away.
Our solution begins with a free, no-obligation inspection. Our inspector will thoroughly inspect the rooms, determine the infestation level and provide a tailored plan to eliminate the bed bugs from your home or business. He will also provide you with a written proposal and preparation list. Our technicians will then thoroughly treat any effected rooms. We will also provide mattress and box spring covers to reduce some of the places they hide. We also install bed leg monitors that trap the bugs, so you know our treatment plan is working. We then schedule two follow-up visits a few weeks later to re-inspect and treat if needed, all at no additional charge. We guarantee our work for 90 days.
Bed bugs have been thought of as a problem of the past. The truth, is that bed bugs are making a strong comeback. So much so, that they are now being found in fine hotels and fancy homes. One of the reasons for such a strong reappearance is because of international travel. Bed bugs get into clothes and luggage and then brought home. They can be picked up from a hotel room or even a suitcase on an airplane next to a suitcase that had bed bugs in it.
A bed bug does not live under the skin, but will simply drink a few drops of blood while people sleep. You cannot feel its bite, even though it is actually piercing the skin. Although some saliva will get into the bite, bed bugs are not known to pass on any disease to humans.
While many bed bugs hide in a mattress, some may also hide in a sofa or chair or behind wall paper or pictures. They have even been found in computers, cell phones and televisions. Every corner or crevice needs to be searched. As you might guess, simply getting rid of an infected mattress will not solve the problem.
Bed bug bites often cause redness and possibly some swelling. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may be given to help relieve the itching. Approximately 50% of people do not show any evidence of bed bug bites.
The little blood suckers are about 3/8" long and are visible to the naked eye. Amazingly, they are able to go a long time without any food if necessary - possibly as long as a year. When they are gorged with blood, the females will lay eggs – 200 at one time.
Since their reappearance researchers have found that the new bed bugs are much more resistant to chemicals. Insecticides that are often used for roaches and similar insects do not work on bed bugs - which is another reason they are on the rise again. Over the counter bug sprays and bug bombs simply spread them elsewhere in the dwelling.
If you think you may possibly have an infestation of bed bugs, call us now and let us quickly get rid of the problem. In just a few minutes, your solution can be on the way.
