Guaranteed Bed Bug Exterminator Specialist Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona was founded in 1861 and officially incorporated in 1881. Trace the growth of Phoenix, AZ from the advent of the railroad in the 1880’s, Roosevelt Dam in 1911, the military’s ongoing presence (see WWII and the POW camp for German soldiers), growth and tourism in the 1950’s to present, “Phoenix Lights” UFO sightings in 1997, to the renaming of Squaw Peak as Piestewa Peak in 2008 after Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa, the first Native American woman to die in combat with the U.S. military and the first American female casualty in the 2003 Iraq War.
If you haven’t been afflicted yet, Bed Bugs, those pests from the old nursery rhyme are coming back to Phoenix, Arizona! These pesky little “suckers,” or Bed Bugs, are in Phoenix, AZ, to suck blood from people and their pets — through glands in their heads that generate anticoagulants to keep the host’s (your!) blood vessels or capillaries dilated, thereby keeping the (your!) blood flowing!
At WATTS Pest Prevention, we noticed the recommencement of Bed Bugs in the Phoenix, AZ area beginning in the mid-1990s. As Bed Bugs become almost invisible in obvious places, they can infiltrate your Phoenix, Arizona, home on luggage, pets, furniture, clothing, boxes, and other objects. As Bed Bugs can travel via one’s person or their belongings to work or other destinations – the list of locations in Phoenix, Arizona in danger of Bed Bug infiltration is unrestrained. Once very infrequent in North America, Bed Bugs have nearly always been an all-inclusive worldwide issue. They may be on the rise due, in part, to an increase in international travel.
Why be concerned?
In addition to the information listed above, Bed Bugs have been found to carry the causative agents (pathogens) for several diseases, including anthrax, plague, tularemia, yellow fever, relapsing fever, and typhus. Bed Bugs certainly reduce the quality of life for those living in infested premises by causing discomfort, anxiety, and lack of sleep. Let a WATTS Pest Prevention and bed bugs extermination technician take care of this concern for you.
Identifying Bed Bug Infestations:
- The first sign of Bed Bugs may be itchy, red bites on the skin, usually on the arms or shoulders.
- Bed Bugs tend to leave straight rows of bites.
- Fecal spots and the bloody spots left on sheets and pillowcases when engorged Bed Bugs are crushed serve as sure signs of infestation.
- A sour, moldy smell (not definitive with all infestations).
- Bed Bug infestation has nothing to do with cleanliness of your home.
Your WATTS Pest Prevention technicians are trained on both Bed Bug basics and the latest control techniques.
Preventing Bed Bug Recurrence:
Your WATTS Pest Prevention technician will be involved closely with you to educate you regarding Bed Bug Control, ensuring you are aware of what you must do to assist us with a successful plan. This will include tips that only you, as the homeowner, can ensure are completed. Some things your WATTS Pest Prevention technician will do as part of our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
Treating Bed Bug Infestations:
Bed Bug Control & Treatment must be thorough and your cooperation enlisted in removing any Bed Bug harborage. A systematic and integrated process for achieving long-term, environmentally sound Bed Bug management must incorporate numerous chemical and non-chemical tools to achieve success. Your WATTS Pest Prevention technician is licensed by the State of Arizona and has been specially trained in the safe use of all products necessary to take care of your Bed Bug control problem. This combination of approaches is generally known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and is the approach used by WATTS Pest Prevention.
Bed Bug Control Heat Treatment:
The use of heat in pest eradication is not a new concept. Since the early 1900’s, heat has been used as an effective strategy to kill all life stages of insects from eggs to adults. Today, as other chemicals become less appealing, heat treatments are gaining popularity and recognition as a viable and safe alternative to chemicals and fumigants. The use of heat involves safely raising the temperatures in an infested area to a level that is lethal to all insects. Heat Treatment is a proven non-chemical method of eradicating all life stages of insects from eggs, larva to adults. Unlike many chemical pesticides such as Methyl Bromide, Heat Treatments will penetrate and force heat into all of the harborages and kill insects where they reside.
The Benefits of Bed Bug Heat Treatment:
- Heat is non-toxic and environmentally friendly
- Heat allows shorter treatment times and decreased down time, resulting in higher productivity
- Heat treatments can be done in “zones,” treating only the infested areas. Untreated areas may remain operational
- Kills all the life stages from eggs to adults
- Works in all weather conditions and can penetrate into areas where chemicals and fumigants cannot
If you’re looking for a safe, highly effective, tested and proven way for eradicating all life stages of insects without the use of chemicals, then our Bed Bug Control Heat Treatments is your answer.
We only use S.A.F.E. (Sustainable. Advanced. Friendly. Effective) Products - WATTS Pest Prevention is committed to being environmentally responsible. Our products are low-impact and approved by the E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency). Rest assured that our professionally applied products (when allowed to aerate and dissipate) are not only environmentally friendly, but children and pet safe also!
- IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Pest Control products, if misused, can potentially poison or otherwise harm you, your children, or your pets.
PLEASE NOTE:Professional pesticides are only permitted for use by your licensed Pest Control professional! When their use is deemed necessary, WATTS Pest Prevention technicians follow stringent policies and procedures governing such use.
We utilize an Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) approach for Arizona Pest Control. This comprehensive approach includes:
- Inspection - Service specialists conduct a thorough inspection of the property.
- Identification - Pests are identified for appropriate control measures.
- Environmental Modification - All possible environmental modification solutions are considered prior to any material application.
- Material Application - When a thorough inspection has been performed, a proper identification has been assessed, and all environmental modification options have been made (if applicable), a material application will be performed in a judicious, environmentally responsible manner.
Being a Bed Bug Exterminator is a challenging yet rewarding position. When someone needs Bed Bug Removal, it is needed now! These Bed Bugs can be the cause of sleepless nights, a creepy-crawly sensation or simply being uncomfortable in your own home!
Our professional service for Bed Bugs is multifaceted. However, to reinforce our positive results, there are a few things you can do.
1. Inspect Used Furniture
Before bringing any secondhand furniture, mattresses, or clothing into your home, carefully inspect them for signs of bed bugs (tiny dark spots, shed skins, or live bugs).
2. Use Protective Mattress Encasements
Consider using a bed bug-proof encasement on your mattress and box spring. These can trap any bed bugs inside, preventing them from feeding, and make it easier to spot any new infestations.
3. Be Careful When Traveling
When staying in hotels or motels, inspect the room for bed bugs. Check around the mattress seams, headboard, and furniture. Keep your luggage off the floor and use luggage racks. When you return home, inspect and vacuum your luggage before bringing it inside, and wash your clothes in hot water.
4. Declutter Your Home
Bed bugs love hiding in cracks, crevices, and clutter. Keeping your living space tidy reduces hiding places and makes it easier to spot signs of an infestation early.
5. Seal Cracks and Crevices
Caulk cracks in walls, baseboards, and around electrical outlets. Bed bugs can hide in small cracks, and sealing these gaps can prevent them from entering or spreading.
6. Vacuum Regularly
Vacuum your floors, furniture, and cracks regularly to remove any bed bugs or eggs. Dispose of the vacuum bag immediately after each cleaning.
7. Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs Inside
If you've been to places that might have bed bugs (like movie theaters, public transportation, or hospitals), check your clothing and personal items before entering your home.
8. Check Your Pets
Pets can transport bed bugs from outside, so regularly check them for any signs of bugs or bites.
9. Be Cautious With Laundry
Wash and dry your clothing and linens in hot water (at least 120°F) and use a hot dryer cycle to kill any bed bugs. Dry cleaning is another option for delicate items.
10. Monitor for Signs of Infestation
Keep an eye out for signs of bed bugs, such as small blood stains on sheets, brown or reddish spots, or the appearance of the bugs themselves. Early detection is key to effective treatment. By incorporating these prevention strategies into your daily routine, you can significantly reduce the risk of a bed bug infestation.
REMEMBER: All pests need 3 things to survive - FOOD, WATER, & SHELTER!
Price Promise - At WATTS Pest Prevention, we are committed to operate in a financially sound manner, considering every cost incurred, in order to provide superior services at extremely reasonable rates to you, our customer.
Product Promise - WATTS Pest Prevention is committed to not only being environmentally responsible with the materials that we use, by utilizing technologically advanced measures such as I.P.M. (Integrated Pest Management) and low impact materials approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and certified with the N.O.P. (National Organic Program), we also choose to conduct our day-to-day business operations with these same considerations toward being environmentally responsible.
Performance Promise - WATTS Pest Prevention is committed to providing a service experience that is not only exceptional and unmatched in our industry, but also custom tailored to meet your specific needs. Did I mention that it boasts an amazing “Pest-Free, Or We’ll Waive The Fee” Guarantee! Simply stated, we have perfected our unique Pest Prevention process!
My PROMISE means your PROTECTION™!
Marc A. Watts Sr.
