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You’ll wake up bite-free in your own bed, knowing every bed bug is gone for good. No more checking sheets for blood spots or wondering if that itch means they’re back.
Our heat treatments reach every crack and crevice where bed bugs hide, killing adults, nymphs, and eggs in a single visit. You won’t spend weeks dealing with multiple chemical treatments that chase bugs from room to room.
The psychological stress ends the day we finish treatment. Your home becomes your sanctuary again, not a source of anxiety every time you turn off the lights.
Roger started First Choice Pest Control in 2005, but his expertise goes back 26 years. We’re one of under 100 companies in the U.S. offering canine bed bug detection – a game-changer for Frankenmuth residents who need accurate identification before costly treatments.
Frankenmuth’s tourism industry brings constant bed bug risks from travelers staying at local hotels. We’ve seen the reports – bed bugs found at major Frankenmuth accommodations, from budget motels to well-known establishments.
You get the same experienced technician every visit, not rotating staff or part-time college students learning on your property. We understand Frankenmuth families deserve consistent, professional service from people who know your home and your situation.
First, we inspect your home thoroughly – or bring in our trained detection dog for 95-98% accuracy versus 30% with human-only inspections. This prevents costly misdiagnosis since 70% of bed bug cases are initially mistaken for fleas.
Once confirmed, we prepare your space with minimal disruption to your routine. Our heat treatment equipment raises room temperatures to 113°F and higher, killing every life stage of bed bugs including eggs that chemical treatments often miss.
The process typically takes one day. We monitor temperatures throughout treatment, ensuring complete elimination in every hiding spot. You can return to a bed bug-free home the same day, with our one-year guarantee backing the work.
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Michigan bed bugs have developed resistance to many chemical treatments, but they can’t adapt to lethal heat. Our thermal treatment kills 100% of bed bugs at 113°F and higher. You won’t deal with toxic residues or need to remove belongings from your home.
Frankenmuth’s location in Saginaw County puts you in Michigan’s second-highest bed bug state. With 687 reported cases statewide and Detroit ranking 4th nationally, professional treatment isn’t optional – it’s necessary.
Chemical sprays often chase bugs deeper into walls and furniture, requiring multiple treatments over weeks or months. Heat penetrates every surface instantly, reaching bed bugs wherever they hide. One treatment eliminates the entire population, including eggs that haven’t hatched yet.
Look for small, dark red or brown spots on your sheets and mattress seams – these are blood and fecal stains from feeding bed bugs. You might notice a sweet, musty odor in heavily infested rooms.
Check for red, itchy bite marks on your body, especially on arms, shoulders, and neck. These often appear in lines or clusters and can take up to two weeks to develop after being bitten.
Our canine detection service provides 95-98% accuracy compared to 30% with visual inspections alone. This matters because 70% of bed bug cases are initially misidentified as flea problems, leading to ineffective treatments and wasted money.
Professional heat treatment is safe for most household items and furniture when performed correctly. We monitor temperatures carefully and use specialized equipment designed for pest control applications.
Items that could be damaged include wax candles, vinyl records, certain plastics, and temperature-sensitive electronics. We’ll walk through your home beforehand and identify anything that needs temporary removal.
Unlike chemical treatments, heat leaves no toxic residues on surfaces where your family sleeps and plays. Your mattresses, furniture, and clothing are safe to use immediately after treatment without washing or airing out.
Treatment costs vary based on the size of your home and severity of infestation, but heat treatment is often more cost-effective than multiple chemical treatments over time. We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
We offer price matching for reasonable competitors’ rates, plus discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders. Early treatment is always less expensive than waiting – bed bugs multiply rapidly and spread throughout your home.
Consider the cost of replacing mattresses, furniture, and other belongings if the infestation continues to spread. Professional treatment protects your investments and eliminates the problem completely.
Properly executed heat treatment eliminates 100% of bed bugs and their eggs in a single visit. However, bed bugs can be reintroduced from outside sources like luggage after hotel stays, used furniture, or visitors.
We provide a one-year guarantee on our work. If bed bugs return due to treatment failure, we’ll retreat at no charge. Most returns are actually new infestations from travel or other external sources.
To prevent reintroduction, inspect hotel rooms before settling in, check luggage after trips, and be cautious with used furniture purchases. These simple steps protect your investment in professional treatment.
Dogs detect bed bug scent with 95-98% accuracy compared to 30% with human visual inspections. This prevents costly misdiagnosis – only 16% of suspected bed bug cases are actually bed bugs, while 70% are mistakenly identified as flea problems.
We’re one of under 100 companies in the United States offering this service. For Frankenmuth families, this means accurate identification before expensive treatments, potentially saving hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Our detection dogs find bed bugs in early stages when populations are small and easier to eliminate. Early detection means lower treatment costs and less disruption to your daily life.
We offer same-day service when possible, understanding that bed bugs cause immediate stress and discomfort. Each day of delay allows female bed bugs to lay 5-7 eggs, rapidly expanding the infestation.
Most heat treatments are completed in a single day, allowing you to return to a bed bug-free home that evening. This is significantly faster than chemical treatments, which often require multiple visits over several weeks.
Call us as soon as you suspect bed bugs. Quick action prevents the infestation from spreading to other rooms and reduces overall treatment costs. We prioritize bed bug calls because we understand the urgency these situations create.
