It is becoming difficult of late not to hear mention of bed bugs on the evening news.  It is especially so for our region as  the increased rate of infestations has made Philadelphia second only to New York City for bed bugs, according to recent  activity reports. And as experts commonly agree, the best way to treat bed bug infestations is to prevent bed bug infestations.  Here’s why. Bed bug infestations can have a substantial impact on business.  For instance, it is  not difficult to see how having bed bugs could adversely affect industries such as  hotels, apartment buildings, and nursing homes.  But bed bugs are bad for any business since no business is immune to the loss of revenue it could experience if word got out that bed bugs were present. In addition to the possible downturn in business, there is also an ever-growing concern regarding liability. Over the past few years plaintiffs who encountered bed bugs as guests in hotels have been awarded significant amounts in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, while tenants have been awarded substantial rent abatements.     In additon to the cost of lost revenue, there is also the cost to treat these bugs.  Locally the charge for treating hotels average about $2,000 per unit, and  between $800-$2,000 for the average two-bedroom apartment. Residentially, while it can cost upwards of $5,000 to treat an entire house in some instances, homeowners can generally  expect to pay $300-$900 per room, according to the type of treatment required and the extent of infestation.  The second step in our prevention program is the on-site inspection.  You  will be given a complete inspection of your home by a trained professional.    This inspection is conducted in your presence in order for you to observe  how a proper bed bug inspection should be performed, which will enable  you to do your own inspections in the future, thereby saving time and  money by not having to hire a pest control provider.   The third step in our prevention program consists of an optional pre-treatment and essential high-quality preventative  products which can be purchased at substantial discounts, and receive personal instruction on their proper usage.   This optional package includes:      The first step in our comprehensive prevention program is the in-home consultation.  Here, you will receive an in-depth  education concerning bed bug prevention from a licensed, experienced pest control provider.  In addition to having all of your questions answered during the presentation, you will learn such things as:  In most cases, bed bug bites result in a slight rash or small welts, often accompanied by light to moderate itching, typically  requiring no treatment.  In rare cases, however, people found to be allergic to the anticoagulants contained in bed bug  saliva may need medical attention.   Additionally, bed bug infestations can have a physical impact on homeowners in the form of the many tasks that can be  required of them by their pest provider as a necessary part of effective eradication. Bed bugs can also have an emotional impact, as 1-in-5 Americans reported having a fear of bed bugs.  Moreover, the  presence of bed bugs can result in the loss of sleep as some victims may become fearful to retire at night.   Finally, while treatments associated with eradication have changed over the years, one aspect regarding bed bugs hasn’t--  the stigma.  Unfortunately, there still exists the erroneous belief that bed bug infestations are the result of poor household  and personal cleanliness.  As such, some people are initially reluctant to seek the assistance of a professional, and only do  so out of desperation--often waiting until a bed bug infiltration has become a full-blown infestation.  Indeed, due to their minuscule size, their many hiding places, their persistence to attack their human hosts, and the stigma  associated with their presence, having served as pest control provider for the past 21 years, I can state categorically that no  other insect presents the challenge and requires the professional expertise and the serious client cooperation as bed bugs.  But that’s were we come in. For the various reasons described above, we believe the best prescription for   fighting bed bugs is prevention.  To accomplish this, we have devised a comprehensive in-home program   designed around your personal lifestyle which is guaranteed to prevent   bed bug infestations and the impact they can extol on their unsuspecting   victims.  Here’s How It Works:              -- Home Pest Control Termite Control Bed Bug Control Wildlife Control Learning Center Prevention Products In-Home Consultation Commercial Service  Our Guarantee  Our Customers  About Us   Contact Us