Bed Bug Extermination Options in Phoenix, Arizona

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By Keith Coddington aldult bed bugs

There are many different techniques used to control bed bug infestations.  The good news is that in Arizona consumers have many different choices as far as bed bug treatments go.  When consumers have so many different companies competing for the same service the customer usually ends up with the best service at the best price…..  in theory anyway.  Please keep in mind that a treatment is only as good as the technician completing the treatment regardless of the method used.  Many companies choose to use a combination of the treatments below or come up with a plan based on your budget.

The following list will compare the different types of bed bug treatments available in the Phoenix Metro area.

 

Pros

Cons
Thermal Treatment
  • Eliminates all live bed bugs and eggs in one treatment.
  • Some thermal systems can treat the entire structure at one time.
  • No need to replace furniture and other belongings.
  • Can use a bed bug K9 inspection to only treat affect rooms to save on treatment costs.
  • No chemical exposure.

 
  • No residual effect unless used with chemicals.
  • Can be difficult to treat in highly cluttered areas.

 

 
Fumigation
  • Eliminates all live bed bugs and eggs in one treatment.
  • Always treats entire structure at one time.
  • Great for freestanding buildings / homes.
  • Best option for highly cluttered areas.
  • No need to replace furniture and other belongings.
  • No chemical exposure.

 
  • No residual effect unless used with chemicals. 

 
Chemical – Spray / Dust
  • Usually the most economical treatment.
  • Can be very effective if precise and thorough.
  • Many chemicals used have a long lasting residual effect.
  • Some strains of bed bugs are resistant to commonly used pesticides.
  • Takes multiple visits.
  • May see live bugs between treatment periods.
  • May have to throw away some furniture and belongings.
  • Very difficult to effectively treat in highly cluttered areas.

 
Cryo treatment
  • Can kill bed bugs and eggs instantly on direct contact.
  • May only be effective if every bug and egg is found and exposed directly to cryo substance.
  • Treatment may not penetrate deep into harborages.
  • No residual effect.
Steam
  • Can kill bed bugs and eggs instantly on direct contact.
  • May only be effective if every bug and egg is found and exposed directly to the steam.
  • Treatment may not penetrate deep into harborages.
  • No residual effect.
Natural (essential oils, etc)
  • Can be effective if treatment is very precise and thorough.
  • No chemical exposure. 
  • Will kill bed bugs and eggs with direct contact.
  • Residual qualities of treatment may not be as effective.
  • Takes multiple visits. 
  • May see live bugs between treatment periods.
  • May have to throw away some furniture and belongings. 
  • Very difficult to effectively treat in highly cluttered areas.

 

 

 

Nomatter what treatment option you decide to go with we recommend that you hire us for a post-treatment bed bug dog inspection priory to the treatment guarantee expiring to ensure treatment was effective.

For more information check out this great page from the University of California about Bed Bugs.

For more information or referrals please call Cimex K9, LLC at 888-928-4364