Common Bed Bug Treatment Methods

Traditional
(Chemical)

• Lowest Cost Treatment
• Chemical left behind has some effect for a few weeks
• Discreet Service

• Some bed bugs have high resistance
• Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
• Some belongings may need to be discarded
• Some companies may require a lot of preparation

Heat Treatment
(Whole House)

• Chemical Free
• Kills all Bed bug life stages
• Furniture does not have to be discarded

• Most expensive treatment
• Treatment can fail if not done correctly
• Once it’s done, it’s done. No residual
• A lot of preparation involved
• It is not discreet.  A lot of equipment is visible on street
• In cold environment exterior walls may be difficult to heat up to proper temperature
• Re-infestation from adjoining units is possible
• Re-infestation from bed bugs from walls that did not reach lethal temperatures.

Heat Treatment (Furniture only)

• Chemical Free
• Kills all Bed bug life stages
• Furniture does not have to be discarded
• It is done in home with compact system
• Discreet Service

• Additional expense  
• Treatment can fail if not done correctly

Steam

• Chemical Free
• Kills all Bed bug life stages
• Discreet Service

• Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
• Once it’s done, it’s done. No residual
• Some belongings may need to be discarded

Cryonite Freeze
(liquid Carbon Dioxide)

• Chemical Free
• Kills all Bed bug life stage by direct contact
• Discreet Service
• Ideal in cases of allergy/asthma/chemical hypersensitivity

• Does not penetrate material
• Once it’s done, it’s done. No residual
• Some belongings may need to be discarded

• Vacuum
• Steam
• Chemical
• Dusting
• Bed Bug Traps
• Encasements

Supplemental Treatments We Offer:

• Cryonite Freeze
• Portable Heat Chamber for Furniture
  
  

• Cost Effective Treatment
• Ongoing (residual) Effectiveness
• Discreet Service
• Little preparation required
• 90 day guarantee that starts after  confirmation of elimination of all bed bugs

• Some belongings with heavy infestations may need to be discarded unless treated with the portable heat chamber