Bed Bugs

Bedbugs are small insects that are common in Newburgh and mid-Hudson Valley area. Adult bedbugs have flat, brown oval bodies and are about the size of an apple seed. They are usually active at night and feed on blood in order to grow and reproduce.

Bedbugs do not cause or spread diseases, but their bites can lead to infections. Some people do not have a reaction to bites and may be unaware that bedbugs are in their homes until they see them.

Bedbugs like to hide inside of mattresses, under the mattress seams, and especially in the cracks and crevices on the box springs. Other than beds, these bugs often hide in cracks in furniture, floors, walls and other areas near where people sleep or lounge.

Prevention

• Check used furniture before buying.
• Get rid of clutter to reduce the number of places bedbugs can live.
• Vacuum often.
• If you use public or shared laundry areas, carry your laundry in clean bags. Remove your clothes from the dryer and put them directly in the bags. Fold your clothes at home.
• Seal any cracks or crevices around your home.
• Place bed bug traps on the legs of bed frames and furniture.
• Protect mattresses and box springs with bedbug-resistant covers.

Removal

Bed bug infestations can be safely controlled. You can wash clothes and, in most cases, treat furniture to get rid of bedbugs. You should only throw away furniture if there are no acceptable treatments that can rid them of bedbugs, or if advised to do so by a pest management professional.

Travel

The chance of picking up bedbugs when you travel is low, but it is important to take simple precautions. Bedbugs can hitch a ride on clothing and luggage, especially in places where travelers sleep. They are rarely found in planes, trains and motor vehicles. If you have bedbugs at home and will be traveling, take precautions so you do not spread them to other places.

Our Bedbug service

We use a state-approved professional insecticide for the control and extermination of bed bugs. Our pest professionals are highly trained and experienced in bed bug detection and treatment, and we use the latest techniques and equipment to ensure the complete eradication of bed bugs.