I can't say enough about your service tech, Jason. He is a very nice and well mannered young man. He represents your company well (a valuable asset). With employees like Jason, I can see why you all have been voted #1!" Bed Bug Treatments For Homes And Businesses Bed bug infestations pose a real challenge to homes and businesses alike. They can be difficult, okay impossible to eradicate without proper treatment. To combat bed bug problems, Aiken Pest Control offers a variety of bed bug treatments for all levels of infestation. Application of pesticide treatment is the traditional method for bed bug elimination. Baseboards, along with cracks, crevices and voids in the walls are treated with an EPA approved material. Some furniture may also need to be treated including bed frames, dressers, and nightstands. Treatment is guaranteed to eliminate bed bugs on contact. Bed bug heat treatments Yes, you can kill bed bugs with heat. It's far more effective than other types of bed bug control.
Specialized mobile heating units are set up within bed bug infested areas. The units heat and maintain air temperatures between 120F to 135F – the range needed to kill all stages of bed bug development. They will eradicate adult bed bugs, nymphs and eggs.When undertaken by professionals bed bug heat treatments are safe and an environmentally responsible solution.This is the part we think you’ll really like. Heat treatments are very efficient at resolving bed bug problems. In most cases it takes only one day and requires only one treatment. Mattress and box spring encasements Mattress and box spring encasements are the best protection a bed has against bed bugs, especially in hotels with a high occupancy turnover. The encasements are zipped shut to keep bed bugs out. This ensures your mattress and box spring won’t have to be thrown away in the event of an infestation. Don't let the bed bugs bite. If you're worried about bed bugs in your home or business, contact Aiken Pest Control.
You can call us direct at (803) 649-9803 or simply complete our online contact form. At Aiken Pest Control, we offer bed bug removal services in Aiken, South Carolina and for the Central Savannah River Area. Want to learn more about bed bugs? Visit our bed bug pest identification page in our pest library. Download our Bed Bugs 101 flyer:Disclaimer: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture conducted an Internet search of mattress encasements that provided evidence of laboratory certification and testing by an entomologist for the prevention against bed bugs. In addition, mattress encasements that provided protection against dust mites and allergens were included. Any mention of company names, bed sizes, or price ranges does not imply an endorsement by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This data was compiled for informational purposes only. Prices can change at any time, so make sure you investigate prices on your own before purchasing. Mattress and box spring encasements are one tool for preventing the spread and harborage of bed bugs.
Quality construction of the encasement and its tested effectiveness in preventing bed bugs to enter, escape and bite through the fabric is very important in selecting an encasement, along with cost. Mattress encasement prices varied by mattress thickness and size, but only 9-inch mattress thickness were considered. Although cheaper, vinyl mattress encasements were not considered because they can tear easily and do not provide quality sleeping comfort (based on consumer reviews). A torn mattress encasement has no value in bed bug prevention. Overall, average and median price ranges were determined from nineteen mattress styles for twin, full, queen, king and California king mattresses sizes from nine companies. Table 1 shows mattress and box spring encasement price ranges for overall, average and median from twin to California king mattress sizes.Price1 ranges of mattress and box spring mattress encasements providing protection against bed bugs. 1 Non-sale prices were used in the price compilation and reflect prices from November of 2012 from the listed companies in this overview.
Mattress and box spring encasement prices were collected from the companies listed below. Data compiled November 2012 Minnesota Dept. of AgricultureBed bugs are a serious concern these days. A recent survey released by the National Pest Management Association reported that one out of five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has encountered bed bugs at home or in a hotel. Whether you have an active infestation or are at high risk of an infestation (you or someone in your family travels frequently, someone in the household sleeps away at college or boarding school, you live in multi-unit family housing, you have had an infestation in the past, etc.), it makes sense to protect yourself and protection begins with your mattress and box spring, the two places where bed bugs strike most frequently. Finding the best bed bug mattress cover can be a good first step to prevention, early detection of bed bugs and also an excellent part of an ongoing bed bug program.
You will quickly find out that not all mattress covers are created equal. Here is a list of things to consider in your search: • Determine what is most important for you to protect: the person sleeping on the mattress, the mattress itself or both. Some covers offer protection to just the mattress; encasements are one example of mattress-only protection. Just as their name suggests an encasement fully encases the mattress preventing bed bugs from infesting it. This does not prevent bed bugs from infesting on the surface(s) of the encasement where people sleep, it simply protects the mattress. Encasements are also available for the box spring, a major repository for bed bugs. However, they are highly prone to ripping and tearing given the sharp edges associated with bed frames. If you are looking for protection for both the mattress and the person sleeping on it then an active mattress liner, one specially formulated to kill bed bugs like ActiveGuard® Mattress Liners, will be a better choice.
• If you are looking for a cover liner that kills bed bugs then you have a couple of options. Active mattress liners that are specially formulated with an insecticide will kill bed bugs typically within 72 hours. Encasements will also kill bed bugs typically over a one year period, bed bugs trapped inside of an encasement will starve. • If ease of installation is important to you in cases where you have a large number of beds to cover or installation will be reliant on a student or even the elderly then consider a liner that can be installed as easily as a fitted sheet. Encasements typically require two people for installation and require lifting of the mattress and/or box spring. • The best bed bug mattress covers do not require ongoing maintenance, but rather offer you the ability to set it and forget it. Some mattress protection products on the market, like enecasements, are meant to trap bed bugs inside and require ongoing inspections to ensure that rips or tears have not allowed bed bugs to escape.