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Bed Bugs An Overview

Bed Bugs are back in Virginia!

The resurgence of Cimex lectularius, the common Bed bug, is being reported across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Here at ProTech Pest Control, we used to receive 1 or 2 bedbug calls a year yet our service department is now reporting 1 to 2 calls each week. Thats 50 times more calls than in years past!

Bed bugs have a famous history as a bloodsucker and is named due to its tendency to feed on a beds occupants at night. The bed bug primarily attacks humans but can feed on any warm blooded animal such as birds, mice, and pets. The bed bug is found worldwide and probably came to the US from Europe in the 17th century.

Bed bugs can spread quickly. It is essential to identify the infestation as soon as possible. Knowing the signs of a bedbug infestation can help you stop the spread of bed bugs.

What to look for:

Where to look:

Adults bed bugs are approximately 1/4 long and are relatively flat, nearly as wide as long, and oval in shape compared to most other insects. The color is brown to reddish brown. The body may have short golden hairs and will exude a sickeningly sweet smell from glands on its body.

Commonly, the first sign of bed bug infestation is the appearance of small brownish or reddish dots on bed linens. These are fecal spots or droppings on the surface of linens from these bugs. Occupants may also notice swelling where they have been bitten.

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ProTech Pest Control offers comprehensive elimination services for bed bugs. We handle all aspects of removalfrom inspection to treatment. Contact ProTech for a free consultation and estimate.

We are the areas only pest control company to have a Certified K-9 Bed Bug Inspector. That means we find bed bugs where other companies do not. Our dogs are highly trained and able to sniff out bedbugs no matter where they are hiding.

"The technician was a delight and very thorough, and the office manager helped explain the service so that I understood what I was paying for. Attentive, polite and effective. (You get what you pay for!)" Overall: A, Quality: A, Responsiveness:Susan via ContactUs, VA, September 2017

"We have used ProTech for a few years now, and have always found them thorough, reliable, and pleasant to deal with. With the added mosquito spraying service, they were careful to not spray flowering plants (I worried about the bees),Joan via ContactUs, VA, September 2017

"Customer service is excellent. Our technician is always professional and we've seen a noticeable difference in our yard." Overall: A, Quality: A, Responsiveness: A, Punctuality: A, Professionalism: AAndrea via ContactUs, VA, September 2017

"I've been a client of ProTech Pest Control for 10 years and I will continue to be their client. What they have done is nothing short of amazing. I had house mice and outside rat problems for years that myBee via ContactUs, VA, September 2017

"Our long-term service provider was bought out by one of the large national pest companies and service promptly declined. We checked customer reviews for other providers, focusing on local companies that also used the Sentricon termite control system that hadJeffrey via ContactUs, VA, August 2017

"ProTech has been our service provider for over 9 years, first helping us evict a pesky "visitor" in our attic, and then providing protection against all sorts of possible pest problems with their SpectriGuard1 system and other products, servicing primarilyThomas via ContactUs, VA, August 2017

"I'm happy with the way you take care of my house. I have been with you for 13 years. Every one that has come has been very polite and professional. Thanks, and keep up the good work." Overall: A, Quality:Gustavo / Irma Cosme via ContactUs, VA, August 2017

"So far so good. Have had them for about 4 months now since we bought our house. The tech is extremely friendly and helpful and there has definitely been a reduction in bugs I have seen in the house." Overall:Kristan / Jasen via ContactUs, VA, August 2017

"Awesome Service Awesome Tech Am using again in September." Overall: A, Quality: A, Responsiveness: A, Punctuality: A, Professionalism: AMs. CJ via ContactUs, VA, July 2017

"ProTech was easy to work with. They showed up when they said they would and they did a great job." Overall: A, Quality: A, Responsiveness: A, Punctuality: A, Professionalism: AJeff via ContactUs, VA, June 2017

To eliminate bed bugs you must first find them. Although visible, bed bugs hide and many times elude even the most experienced human inspectors. Thats why ProTech Pest Control uses Inspector Roxy who can detect the smell of bed bugs even when they are hidden from view.

Using Inspector Roxy also reduces costs by accurately pinpointing the needed areas of treatment. With ProTech and inspector Roxy on your team, you can eliminate bed bugs more quickly, more safely, and at the least possible cost.

Once Roxy finds the bed bugs, experienced ProTech technicians can be much more effective in their elimination using both bed bug specific chemicals and non-chemical methods such as hot air, steam, cold-cryonite, mattress and pillow encasements, and vacuum.

Bed bugs can be extremely persistent, but Virginia-based ProTech Pest Control has the experience and know-how to get the job done. Our technicians are not only trained and experienced, they regularly update their knowledge with continuing education programs. They also work to educate homeowners, apartment management, and residents to enlist their teamwork to get the best results at the least possible cost.

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