Bed Bug Frequently Asked Questions
Do bed bugs really exist? Or are they just from stories?
Bed bugs are real insects. Although they were mostly eradicated in the early 1940s, they have made a huge resurgence caused by an increase in travel, whether it is business, vacation, or another reason. The bugs are mainly a problem in hotels, businesses, retail, and any other area with a high turnover rate.
Do bed bugs bite?
Yes. Bed bugs are known to feed about once a week, and only for a few minutes, but that is enough time to leave most people with hard reddish bumps that can itch for days at a time. These bumps usually develop a white center, and most people do not realize that they are caused by bed bugs. There is no evidence that bed bugs spread or cause any diseases in humans.
Does Go Bug Free offer a warranty?
Go Bug Free guarantees its workmanship/quality of its work for all services provided.
If I leave my house for a week, will the bed bugs die?
No, bed bugs can live for over 140 days without feeding. Simply leaving the house/dwelling for a week or two will not fix the problem.
I heard that pesticides don’t work on bed bugs. Is that true?
No. Although some bed bugs have developed a resistance to certain pesticides, Go Bug Free makes sure that all pesticides they use are not only environmentally-friendly but are evolved to stay ahead of the bed bug’s resistance. Go Bug Free can also make sure that bed bugs are destroyed by using heaters, which are more efficient.
How hot does it have to be to get rid of bed bugs?
The lethal temperature for bed bugs is anything above 120 degrees. Go Bug Free uses heat trailers and heating units that reach over 130 degrees, and we make sure that we heat for a minimum of 4 hours. Doing so ensures that the heat reaches every crevice of the building/item being treated.
What does prepping a site actually mean or include?
Go Bug Free will help you make sure that your residence is ready for a treatment before we start. By going through the preparation process, Go Bug Free allows for a much smoother treatment and a more efficient cleansing of the residence.
How often does Go Bug Free do check-ups and treatments?
Go Bug Free performs one initial inspection and then treats and inspects the structure as many times as is needed to eradicate the bed bugs.
Are dogs the most accurate form of bed bug detection?
Yes. There are other methods of discovery being tested, but none have proven effective, and dogs are the most reliable source of detection known.