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You’ll sleep without checking the sheets first. No more waking up with mystery bites or that sick feeling in your stomach when you see blood spots on your pillowcase.
That’s what happens when bed bugs are actually gone – not just temporarily disrupted. You stop losing sleep over the problem because there’s no longer a problem to lose sleep over.
Most people don’t realize how much stress bed bugs create until it’s lifted. The constant worry, the embarrassment, the feeling like your own home isn’t safe – all of that disappears when you work with someone who knows how to eliminate them completely.
Roger started First Choice Pest Control on May 31, 2005, and we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. With 26 years of experience in pest control, he’s seen every type of bed bug situation Otisville, MI residents face.
We’re one of fewer than 100 companies in the United States that offer canine bed bug detection. Our trained dogs can find bed bugs with 95% accuracy, even in early infestations that most people miss.
Unlike larger companies that rotate different technicians through your home, you’ll work with the same professional every time. No part-time college students, no constantly explaining your situation to new faces.
First, we inspect your home thoroughly – often with our trained detection dogs. This isn’t a quick walkthrough. We’re looking for active infestations, signs of previous activity, and potential entry points you might not know about.
Once we confirm the extent of the problem, we create a bed bug treatment plan specific to your situation. This might involve heat treatment, targeted chemical applications, or a combination approach. Heat treatment raises room temperatures to 113°F, which kills bed bugs and their eggs instantly.
We handle the preparation work and walk you through exactly what to expect. Most treatments require follow-up visits about two weeks later to catch any remaining activity. We guarantee our work for a full year because we stand behind what we do.
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You get a customized bed bug pest control program, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Every bed bug situation in Otisville, MI is different – apartment buildings spread infestations differently than single-family homes, and older homes have different hiding spots than newer construction.
Michigan’s climate creates specific challenges for bed bug control. Cold winters don’t kill them like people think, and our heating systems create perfect hiding spots. We understand these local factors because we’ve been treating Otisville area homes for two decades.
Your treatment includes follow-up inspections, detailed preparation instructions, and a full year guarantee. We also offer price matching if you find a reasonable competitor’s rate, plus discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders. No binding contracts – you’re in control of your pest control program.
Bed bug treatment costs in the Otisville, MI area typically range from $500 to $3,000 depending on the size of your home and severity of the infestation. Heat treatment, which is often most effective, usually runs $1,000 to $3,000 for complete elimination.
Chemical treatments may cost less upfront but often require multiple visits. We provide detailed estimates after our inspection so you know exactly what you’re paying for. We also offer price matching for reasonable competitor rates and financing options to spread out payments if needed.
The real question isn’t what treatment costs – it’s what continued bed bug problems cost you in lost sleep, stress, and potential property damage. Early treatment is always less expensive than waiting until the infestation spreads throughout your home.
Heat treatment often eliminates bed bugs in a single day, though we schedule follow-up inspections two weeks later to confirm complete elimination. Chemical treatments typically require 2-4 visits spaced about two weeks apart.
The timeline depends on how established the infestation is and where bed bugs are hiding. Severe infestations that have spread to multiple rooms take longer than early-stage problems confined to one bedroom.
We guarantee our work for a full year, so if you see any bed bug activity during that time, we return at no additional charge. Most customers see immediate results, but we monitor the situation until we’re certain every bed bug and egg has been eliminated.
DIY bed bug control rarely works for complete elimination. Bed bugs have developed resistance to most over-the-counter insecticides, and they’re experts at hiding in places you can’t reach with store-bought treatments.
Professional equipment like our heat treatment systems can raise room temperatures to 113°F throughout your entire home – something impossible to achieve safely with household methods. We also have access to professional-grade materials not available to consumers.
The biggest risk with DIY attempts is that you might kill visible bed bugs but miss eggs or bugs hiding in wall voids, electrical outlets, or furniture joints. When those eggs hatch or hidden bugs emerge, you’re back to square one with a potentially larger problem.
Bed bugs definitely spread beyond bedrooms. They follow carbon dioxide and body heat, so they’ll move to living rooms where people watch TV, home offices where you spend long hours, and any area where humans rest regularly.
In apartment buildings or multi-family homes, bed bugs travel between units through wall voids, electrical conduits, and plumbing chases. We often find infestations that started in one apartment have spread to adjacent units above, below, or next door.
This is why whole-home bed bug treatment is usually more effective than treating just the bedroom where you first noticed them. We inspect your entire home during our initial visit to determine the full extent of the infestation and prevent spread to untreated areas.
Preparation depends on your specific treatment method, and we provide detailed instructions after our inspection. For heat treatment, you’ll need to remove heat-sensitive items like candles, medications, and electronics. For chemical treatment, preparation is usually more extensive.
Generally, you’ll need to wash and dry all clothing and bedding on high heat, vacuum thoroughly, and reduce clutter so we can access all potential hiding spots. Don’t move items from infested rooms to clean areas – this can spread the problem.
We walk you through every step and explain why each preparation task matters for treatment success. Proper preparation is crucial – it’s often the difference between needing one treatment versus multiple visits. We’re available to answer questions throughout the preparation process.
Bed bugs leave specific signs that distinguish them from other pests. Look for small blood spots on sheets, dark or rust-colored stains on mattresses, and a sweet musty odor in heavily infested rooms. Live bugs are about the size of an apple seed, oval-shaped, and reddish-brown.
Bed bug bites typically appear in lines or clusters on exposed skin like arms, shoulders, and neck. Unlike flea bites, they don’t have a red spot in the center. However, not everyone reacts to bed bug bites, so you might have them without getting bitten.
Our canine detection service can confirm bed bugs with 95% accuracy, even in early infestations. This eliminates guesswork and prevents you from treating for the wrong pest. We also provide detailed inspections that identify exactly what you’re dealing with before recommending any bed bug pest control treatment.
