Waking up with bites is miserable, and bed bugs do not go away on their own. DeadOne Pest Control inspects and treats bedrooms, furniture and whole units across Fort Wayne and Allen County so you can sleep again.
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Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, box springs, headboards, couches and outlets. We inspect every likely spot, treat each affected room plus the rooms next to it and give you a clear prep list beforehand. Then we come back to catch any eggs that hatched after the first treatment.
Bed bugs ride on clothes, luggage and furniture, and foggers usually scatter them instead of killing them. A planned treatment is the fastest way back to a normal night’s sleep. We also handle cockroaches and everyday household pests.
What people ask when they think they have bed bugs.
Look for itchy bites in lines or clusters, tiny dark spots on sheets, and small shed skins near the mattress seams. Bites alone aren’t proof, since lots of things bite, so a visual confirmation helps. Bed bugs are drawn to the carbon dioxide we breathe out, so bites often show up on exposed skin around the upper body, like the arms, neck, and shoulders.
Not even a little. They hitchhike on luggage, clothing, and used furniture, and they’re equal-opportunity guests in five-star hotels and cozy cottages alike.
Tempting, but it usually doesn’t work. Bed bugs also hide in bed frames, baseboards, outlets, and furniture. Tossing a mattress can even spread them through the house or to the next person. Please don’t.
We’ll give you a prep checklist, which usually includes washing and drying bedding on high heat, decluttering around the bed, and not moving items to other rooms. Following the checklist makes a huge difference.
Bed bugs are stubborn. Most infestations need at least two visits to fully clear. Eggs hatch on their own schedule, so follow-up treatments catch the next wave.
Check the mattress seams and headboard when you check in, keep luggage off the bed and floor, and wash and dry your clothes on high heat when you get home. A little paranoia in a hotel room is just good planning.
How does a heat treatment work? Think of your house as a very expensive oven. Heaters raise the room temperature to a lethal 120°–140°F, and the bugs have no way out. It’s one dramatic, sweaty day.
And how does a liquid treatment work? DeadOne’s approach is the stealthy one. A technician applies liquid product to the cracks, seams, baseboards and hideouts where bed bugs lurk, so it works while you go about your life. Liquid treatments come with a second follow-up treatment 15 +/- days later and are generally the more economical choice.
Can heat actually damage my home? Yes, and this is the part the brochures tend to skip. Your house isn’t built to be a sauna for hours, so watch for:
Which one costs more? A bed bug heat treatment can generally cost 2x-3x more depending on home size and crew. Liquid usually costs much less.
So which should I choose? At DeadOne we have elected to utilize a time-tested liquid residual treatment as it’s gentler on your house and wallet.
