Preventative Bed Bug Control
Inspection
Every visit starts with a conversation. We ask about recent travel, overnight guests, secondhand furniture and anything unusual you have noticed. The technician then looks over the room closely to confirm whether bed bugs or any other pests are present and to settle on a plan. That means checking mattress seams, tufts and buttons, the box spring and bed frame, the headboard, nightstands, nearby baseboards and picture frames. Findings are noted as we go, and you are welcome to watch.
Customer Prep
Linen Removal. Before the visit, strip each bed of sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, blankets, comforters and bed skirts so the mattress, box spring and frame are bare and ready to inspect and treat. This is a preventive service for a room with no known infestation, so the linens do not need to be bagged or washed first.
Clearing Closets and Furniture. Empty closets, dressers and nightstands so the technician can reach the joints, drawer runners and corners where bed bugs like to hide. Because no infestation is suspected, these items do not need to be bagged. Setting them aside in another room is fine.
Action Plan
Preventive Treatment
The technician starts by checking that the room has been prepped. From there, the service follows Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which pairs a careful inspection with targeted treatment only where it is needed.
Setup. Each bed is pulled away from the wall and the mattress is lifted off the box spring so every side can be reached. The technician then maps out where treatment will go.
Box Spring and Frame. A labeled residual product is applied to the box spring, including the area beneath the fabric dust cover on its underside, and along the bed frame.
Furniture. With a fine, low-flow tip, the technician treats the cracks, seams and joints of the headboard, nightstands, dressers, wardrobes, luggage racks, the outside of suitcases and any upholstered chairs or sofas.
Room Edges and Fixtures. Next come the places in the room itself where bed bugs could shelter: the line where carpet meets the baseboard or wall, the inside of closets, door frames and any shelving the technician can reach.
Encasements. After treatment, Florida Bug Control recommends fitting each mattress and box spring with a zippered encasement. Encasements take away hiding spots and make early signs easy to see.
Monitoring. At least one monitor is placed where bed bugs would most likely show up first, such as beside the bed.
Follow-Up Talk. Before leaving, the technician walks you through what was done and why. You will learn what bed bugs, their shed skins and their dark spotting look like, where to check after travel or guests, and why it pays to call early. If you see anything suspicious, call Florida Bug Control at 1-855-624-2847. Customers on a recurring plan get free re-treatment if pests come back between scheduled visits, and there is never a long-term contract. If bed bugs are already in the home, see corrective bed bug control.
Our customers say it best
“Our representative is Craig and he is in good communication when he does his rounds at our company. He will regularly check in with me or other staff if I am not available to inquire if there are any trouble areas that need attention. He goes about completing his job without interruption of our workers. Always dependable and takes an interest.”
