Bed Bug Resource - Bed Bug Treatment

Bed Bug Treatment

1) Bed Bugs are not a pest that the general public should attempt to treat on their own. These are hardy insects that the professionals have a difficult time treating. A mistreatment could cause a population to migrate, split into small populations, or even result in pesticide resistance.

a) In many Provinces and States throughout North America it is illegal to use pesticides of any kind outside of your own personal living space. This means that an apartment landlord is likely not legally able to treat someone else's suite. Please check your local legislation for more details.

2) Not all pest control companies are equal. The decision to choose one pest control company over another should not be based soley on the price they charge. The old saying; "You get what you pay for" holds true in most cases. Some things to look for:

a) How reputable is the company?
b) Are they a member of the National Pest Management Association or the Canadian Pest Management Association (CPMA)?
c) How experienced are they with bed bug treatments?
d) Is there a contract involved?
e) Is there a guarantee offered?
f) How many treatments does the price include? Most jobs will require a minimum of two treatments (spaced roughly 2 weeks apart).
g) Does the company have insurance?

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