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You shouldn’t have to wonder what’s crawling on you at night or feel embarrassed about having guests over. When bed bugs are completely eliminated, you get your peace of mind back and your family can sleep without fear.
No more checking the sheets before bed. No more waking up with mysterious bite marks. No more avoiding your own bedroom because you’re worried about what’s hiding in the mattress seams.
With professional bed bug control that actually works, your home returns to being the safe, comfortable sanctuary it should be. You can focus on what matters in your life instead of losing sleep over pests.
We’ve been protecting Ovid families since 2005. Roger brings 26 years of hands-on experience to every job, and we’ve earned our reputation by doing things differently than the big chains.
You get the same technician every time, not a rotating cast of part-time college students who don’t know your property. We’ve earned awards from Angie’s List and Home Advisor because consistency and expertise matter when you’re dealing with something as personal as bed bugs in your home.
As one of fewer than 100 companies nationwide offering canine bed bug detection, we bring specialized technology to Ovid that you typically only find in major metropolitan areas.
We start with a comprehensive inspection using both visual examination and our trained detection dogs. Canine detection finds bed bugs at over 95% accuracy, even single eggs hidden in cracks that human inspection misses.
Based on what we find, we create a personalized treatment plan. This might include heat treatment that raises temperatures to lethal levels for all bed bug life stages, targeted chemical applications, or a combination approach depending on your specific situation.
Treatment targets not just the bugs you can see, but their hiding spots in mattress seams, electrical outlets, baseboards, and furniture crevices. We eliminate the entire population, including eggs, so the problem doesn’t come back in a few weeks.
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Your bed bug control service includes thorough inspection, customized treatment plan, and follow-up monitoring to ensure complete elimination. We use integrated pest management techniques that prioritize the safest effective methods for your family.
Heat treatment options eliminate bed bugs at all life stages without chemicals, while targeted chemical applications provide residual protection against reintroduction. Our canine detection service catches infestations early when treatment is more effective and less expensive.
We offer discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders because the people who’ve served our community deserve recognition. Price matching ensures you get fair rates without sacrificing the expertise and personalized attention that comes with working with Ovid’s local bed bug specialists.
Most bed bug problems see significant improvement within the first week, but complete elimination depends on the extent of infestation and treatment method used. Heat treatment can eliminate entire populations in a single session, while chemical treatments may require 2-3 weeks to fully resolve as we target the entire breeding cycle.
We don’t give false promises about overnight solutions because real pest control takes time to work properly. Rushing the process often means the problem comes back. We’d rather give you realistic expectations upfront than surprise you later with bad news.
The timeline also depends on factors like how long the infestation has been established and whether there are conditions around your property that keep attracting bed bugs. We’ll give you a clear timeline during our initial inspection based on your specific situation.
Yes, our trained detection dogs find bed bugs with over 95% accuracy compared to about 30% for human visual inspection alone. Dogs can smell bed bug pheromones at concentrations humans cannot detect, even in tiny cracks and crevices where bed bugs hide during the day.
This method finds infestations in early stages when treatment is more effective and less expensive. Visual inspections often miss small populations hiding in mattress seams, electrical outlets, or behind furniture until the problem becomes much larger.
We’re among fewer than 100 pest control companies nationwide offering certified canine detection, giving Ovid residents access to technology typically only available in major metropolitan areas. Early detection means fewer bed bugs to eliminate and less disruption to your daily life.
Heat treatment raises the temperature of affected areas to 113°F or higher, which is lethal to bed bugs at all life stages including eggs. This chemical-free method can eliminate entire populations in a single session and works well for severe infestations or families with chemical sensitivities.
Chemical treatments use targeted applications of professional-grade products that provide residual protection against reintroduction. These treatments may require multiple visits but offer ongoing protection if new bed bugs are brought into your home from travel or visitors.
Many situations benefit from a combination approach – heat treatment for immediate elimination followed by strategic chemical applications for long-term protection. Your technician will recommend the most effective solution based on your specific infestation, family needs, and budget considerations.
No, you typically don’t need to dispose of mattresses or furniture when you work with professional bed bug exterminators. Effective treatment eliminates bed bugs from infested items without requiring you to replace expensive belongings.
Heat treatment penetrates deep into mattresses, box springs, and furniture to kill bed bugs hiding in seams and crevices. Chemical treatments target specific areas where bed bugs harbor without contaminating the entire item.
Throwing away furniture often spreads bed bugs to other areas of your home as you move infested items through the house. Professional treatment is more effective and less expensive than replacing all your belongings, and it ensures the problem is actually solved rather than just relocated.
Bed bugs are master hitchhikers that travel on luggage, clothing, used furniture, and other personal belongings. They don’t appear because of dirty homes – they’re found in five-star hotels just as often as anywhere else because they only need sleeping humans and hiding spots nearby.
Common ways they enter Ovid homes include returning from travel with infested luggage, bringing in used furniture or clothing, visitors carrying them unknowingly, or moving from neighboring apartments in multi-unit buildings.
Michigan’s seasonal travel patterns contribute to bed bug spread, with peak introduction during summer vacation season. Once established, they reproduce rapidly – females can lay 200-500 eggs in their lifetime. This is why early detection and professional treatment are so important for preventing small problems from becoming major infestations.
Don’t panic, but act quickly because early intervention saves time and money. Avoid moving furniture or belongings around, which can spread bed bugs to other areas of your home. Don’t use store-bought sprays or foggers – these often make the problem worse by causing bed bugs to scatter and hide deeper.
Call us immediately for professional inspection and avoid DIY treatments that rarely work and often make professional treatment more difficult. Our canine detection service can confirm whether you actually have bed bugs and locate all affected areas.
Most pest emergencies in Ovid can be addressed within 24-48 hours of your call, often sooner for urgent situations. When you call, you’re talking directly to our local team, not a call center, so we can usually give you a realistic timeframe right on the phone and get someone out to assess the situation quickly.
