Cimex lectalarius- also known as the common bed bug- have made a strong re-emergence in the United States over the last decade. In addition to creating major infestation problems in single family homes, apartment building/complexes and hotels, bed bug infestations are increasingly being discovered in college dormitories, hospitals, elder care facilities and even transportation systems, among others.

In an effort to continually research up-to-date treatment methods that will eliminate bed bug infestations, Bain is the only Massachusetts based pest control professional to be recognized as BedbugFREE by bedbugcentral.com. Being a BedbugFREE approved company means that our treatment methods have met stringent criteria as being the most effective and responsible ways to treat bedbug infestations.

Thorough Inspections

BedbugFREE is the establishment of a network of pest management professionals throughout the United States that share a similar philosophy and approach to bed bug management as Bed Bug Central.

Some examples of core philosophies are shared by companies like Bain Pest Control include the following:

• A commitment to educating clients about bedbugs. This includes providing a variety of fact sheets, communicating findings and observations of bedbug services and providing educational seminars.
• A multi-disciplinary approach to bed bug management that includes both chemical and non-chemical measures (i.e. steam, vacuums, extraction tape etc.)
• Utilizing different strategies specifically geared for addressing bed bug eggs that are not easily dealt with through chemical means.
• Use of high quality mattress and box spring encasements as opposed to treating mattresses with pesticides.
• Thorough follow up program that is not based upon a maximum number of visits, but rather is based upon the current status of bed bug activity.
• Well defined methodology for determining when an infestation has been eliminated.
• Provide recommendations to property managers regarding the importance of including surrounding units in the scope of work in multi-occupancy settings

Effective Steaming Procedures

Whether you are a single family homeowner, property manager, landlord or a facilities manager, Bain will provide you with a program customized to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Bain will perform the safest, most effective and professional treatments so that you, your families, your tenants, clients and customers, may rest easy.

• Studies have shown that an adult bedbug may survive over one year between blood meals, with the absence of a host.
• When surfaces that have been treated with a liquid chemical dry, there is very little, if any, effect on bedbugs that travel over that surface.
• Eliminating eggs is the #1 control problem. Very few pesticides can kill bed bug eggs
• Adult female bed bugs can lay from 2 to 5 eggs every day for up to 6 months.
• A single bed bug may only feed once every 7 days
• It can take 7-10 days for a bed bug egg to hatch
• It may take 4-5 weeks from hatching for bed bugs to reproduce

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