Bed Bug Treatment

What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans.

 

What do bed bugs look like?

Adult bed bugs look something like an apple seed, and are small (approximately 1/4 inch long), oval in shape, and reddish-brown in color. Juvenile bed bugs, known as nymphs, differ from adults because they are often much smaller (1 millimeter) and may appear clear or tan in color.

 

Can I see bed bugs?

While bed bugs are visible to the naked eye, they are most active at night. Due to their cryptic nature, they are not often seen during the day. It can take some time to notice a bed bug infestation. 

 

Where do bed bugs hide?

Because bed bugs are small and flat, they are able to squeeze into tiny cracks and crevices on the mattress and box spring, behind headboards, and inside furniture. They prefer to live in groups and are often found in clusters.

 

What do bed bug bites look like?

Bed bug bites are difficult to distinguish from fleas or mosquito bites because (as with most biting insects) not all skin reactions are the same. Bed bugs bite the exposed skin of humans while they are sleeping or at rest, often including the neck, face, arms, and hands.

 

Can I get rid of bed bugs myself?

Bed bugs are very difficult to treat, even for well-trained technicians. You should not attempt to control an infestation with do-it-yourself products, but rather leave the treatment to professionals. All our RK Thermal Remediation technicians are trained and certified!

 

What are the benefits of heat treatment?

• Heat is CHEMICAL-FREE! 

  • Pesticide exposure can cause many issues.

• Heat can eliminate bed bugs in EVERY stage of life.

  • This includes the eggs!

• Can be accomplished in just one treatment

• Bed bugs are NOT resistant to heat!

  • Fact: bed bugs are becoming resistant to chemicals

• Bed bugs are attracted to heat, making them emerge from tricky hiding spots.

  • Chemicals don't always get in all the small spots, making several applications possibly needed.

• Heat penetrates where bed bugs live.

• Heat can save you money over chemical treatment.

 

Why RK Thermal Remediation?

• RK Thermal Remediation is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

• All our technicians are fully trained and certified. 

• We use GreenTech Heat Solutions Equipment for non-toxic bed bug control.

  • GreenTech's heat technology has been successfully implemented for over 25 years.  This methodology has received an EPA registration status.

• 100% of profits go to support Rupert’s Kids in Shelbyville, IN!