3 Tips for Scheduling a Bed Bug Inspection

In the war on bed bugs being waged across the country, the first line of defense is with a bed bug inspection. Indeed, inspection companies have never been busier as they help homeowners and businesses discern if they have a bed bug problem and, if so, pinpoint the exact locations of bed bugs within a property for effective and thorough extermination. 

In order to get the most from a bed bug inspection, here are three key considerations. 

1. Know when to schedule a bed bug inspection: With so many false alarms and widespread panic driven, in large part, by news reports, it is first best to know that you are 100% sure you have bed bugs before seeking treatment options. Otherwise, it will cost you a time, money, and stress if it turns out you mistook a bug or a bite for that of a bed bug. Know the telltale signs to look for and also consider collecting evidence that you can compare to pictures that are readily available online of bed bugs and their eggs, shedding, and feces. This will help you decide whether it is actually the time to schedule an expert inspection.
   
2. Research what type of bed bug inspection you need: While you may want to use a human inspector for your potential bed bug problem, you can also select from a bed bug dog inspection company if they are available in your area. Bed bug dogs are proven to be incredibly adept with detection given their keen sense of smell and ability to quickly cover a large area. So, if you have a hotel, apartment complex, school, or other large area, you might want to consider scheduling with this type of bed bug inspection service. Albeit potentially more expensive, the ability to work fast and accurately makes this a good investment that may actually save you money in the long run. Of course, if you want that same type of reassurance and only have a house or condo to cover, a bed bug dog can still be utilized to proffer utmost peace of mind.
   
3. Plan to reschedule a bed bug inspection in the future: Once you have an inspection and go through treatment, you cannot assume your bed bug problem is gone for good. It’s is best to plan for a regular re-inspection every few months. Most services offer reduced rates for re-inspection, including bed bug dog inspection companies. 

One point of note: when you schedule an inspection, be sure to make it as easy for inspectors as possible by cleaning up any clutter and removing bedding as much as possible. You may also want to pull furniture away from the walls so that cracks and crevices can be examined. This will facilitate the inspection process and hopefully cover all the areas where bed bugs could be hiding. 

In Review
Here are the main points to remember from this blog post:

• Be sure you have real signs of bed bugs rather than false alarms before scheduling an inspection to save you time, money, and stress.
• Research the available types of inspectors before scheduling, including both human and dogs, to see what might work best for your situation.
• Plan to reschedule inspections in the future to stay on top of the bed bug problem as you may not know if the treatment did its work after the initial inspection.
• Plan to clean up and make the area to be inspected as accessible as possible before scheduling the bed bug inspection.

About The Author

Jeremy Ecker has worked in the pest control industry for the past 17 years. The last 8 years was spent as a Vice President of one of the most well respected regional Pest Control Companies in New York. He is part of a NESDCA Certified Dog Team