Bed Bug Control & Removal Service

A bed bug infestation can be extremely messy and stressful. As avid travelers, these pests can easily make way to your Arizona residence. If you suspect you have a problem, CALL US TODAY for your FREE BED BUG INSPECTION! Our superior bed bug extermination and pest control programs have been protecting homes and businesses for years in the greater Phoenix area.

About Bed Bugs

Are brown to reddish brown in color, flat, oval-shaped and wingless.
Measure only about 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch.
Are not solely nocturnal but most active when it is dark.
Are difficult to detect due to their elusive nature.
Gorge on humans and warm-blooded animals.
Can feed while hosts don’t even notice.
Have a life expectancy that depends on species and feeding patterns, but generally live up to 1½ years.

Detection – Where They’re Lurking

Bed bugs are adept to surviving in a wide range of atmospheric conditions and temperatures. Aside from waking up with inflamed bites, other signs may include blood smears and fecal spots on bed sheets. While bed bugs can live in just about any protected crevice, the bed is the most common place. Their favorite
hangout spots include:

Creases of bed sheets
Seams, crevices, tufts of mattress, box spring and headboard
Pockets
Door frames

Stored items under beds
Window curtain
Bedroom furniture
Bed skirt

TIPS TO AVOID BED BUG INFESTATION

Clean the whole bed completely.
Wash sheets regularly with warm water.
Vacuum floors weekly.
To avoid infestation, inspect bed and surrounding areas regularly.
If an infestation occurs, call the professionals at KY-KO Pest Prevention immediately!

General Info on Bed Bugs

Blood sucking is not just left to legendary vampires and bats. These tiny parasitic insects are notorious for causing mayhem and sucking the peace out of homes and businesses. Bed bugs occur all over the world but were eradicated from developed countries in large part back in the 1940s. However they have re-surged as a pest problem since the 1990s. This is most likely due to the increase in international travel, more second-hand furniture being exchanged between homes, neglect of bed bug management due to the focus on controlling other pests, and growing pesticide resistance.

How Infestations Occur

Bed bugs are very efficient hitchhikers. They are usually transported on clothing, luggage, beds, furniture and the like. This is specifically problematic in apartments, hotels, motels, hospitals, dormitories and nursing homes where occupant turnover is constant. Once they are introduced to an area, they can spread throughout the building. Cleanliness is not associated with bed bug infestations, unlike cockroaches that thrive in filth. Even the most pristine homes, apartments, and hotels can be vulnerable as they all have plenty of warm-blooded hosts and many hiding places.

Trusting The Best

Bed bugs are a challenging and formidable pest to control. As they can easily hide in many places, thorough treatments are required. KY-KO Pest Prevention is trained and experienced to handle bed bug extermination quickly and efficiently so that you can get back to life. Whether you live in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, or any of the Valley cities, we are on standby to assist you. Call us today for a FREE INSPECTION!