Bed Bug Control & Identification

What Are Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs are the perfect parasite.

They don't fly. They don't crawl fast. They don't spread disease. But they destroy sleep, confidence, and quality of life with ruthless efficiency.

These insects hide in seams, crevices, outlets, and headboards. They feed at night. And they follow you—not through filth, but through fabric. Hotel to house. Airbnb to nursery. One suitcase. One hoodie. One transfer.

You don't get bed bugs because you're dirty. You get them because they're opportunists.

Bed Bugs in Texas: The Modern Plague

Species: Cimex lectularius

Texas humidity is ideal for breeding. And with massive travel and hospitality industries, infestations are spiking across both rural and urban areas.

Traits:

• Size of an apple seed
• Feed only on blood—typically at night
• Can survive 6–12 months without feeding
• Lay 1–5 eggs per day (up to 500 lifetime)

They're not seasonal. They're survivors.

Identification Guide

Visual Signs:

• Rust-colored stains on sheets (crushed bugs or excrement)
• Molted exoskeletons in mattress seams
• Live bugs—reddish-brown, oval, and flat
• Eggs—white, pinhead-sized, glued to fabric

Bite Patterns:

• Clusters or lines of small red bites, usually 3+ in a row
• Itchy, welted, often on arms, legs, or back
• Not everyone reacts (20–30% show no symptoms)

Behavior:

• Nocturnal feeders (come out between 2–5 a.m.)
• Hide in dark, tight places—mattresses, headboards, electrical outlets, baseboards
• Attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat

Signs of Infestation

You may not see them—but you feel them.

• Waking with new bites in linear patterns
• Blood spots or fecal dots on pillowcases
• Musky, sweet odor in heavily infested rooms
• Increased itching at night

Early-stage infestations often hide in one room. Left untreated, they spread through walls, outlets, luggage, and laundry.

Damage Caused by Bed Bugs

Physical:

• Skin irritation, allergic reactions, secondary infections from scratching
• Sleep disruption
• Increased stress and fatigue

Emotional:

• Embarrassment, anxiety, insomnia
• Social withdrawal
• Constant paranoia

Financial:

• Furniture replacement
• Lost short-term rentals
• Hotel relocation costs
• Laundry + treatment bills

Bed bugs cost more in psychology than in blood. But both take a toll.

Prevention Strategies

There is no "foolproof" prevention. But you can build defenses.

When Traveling:

• Inspect hotel mattresses and headboards
• Keep luggage elevated and sealed
• Use hard-shell luggage when possible
• Launder all clothing immediately after return—hot wash and dry

At Home:

• Encase mattresses in bed bug-proof covers
• Reduce clutter in bedrooms
• Seal cracks in baseboards and electrical outlets
• Inspect used furniture carefully before bringing it inside

Vigilance is the only pre-treatment defense.

Professional Treatment Options

We don't spray and hope. We track. Eliminate. Monitor. Repeat if needed.

Inspection:

Treatment Protocols:

Follow-Up:

We eliminate—not just reduce—bed bugs.

Treatment Cost Expectations

We charge for resolution, not repetition. No bait-and-switch.

Common Questions