Finding bed bugs in your home can be overwhelming, but you're not alone. At Behm's Pest Control, we understand how stressful a bed bug infestation can be. Our experienced technicians provide thorough inspections and professional treatments designed to eliminate bed bugs and help you get back to sleeping comfortably.
We proudly serve homeowners, renters, landlords, hotels, nursing homes, and businesses throughout Central Illinois.
What Are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on human blood, usually while people are sleeping. They hide in cracks and crevices during the day and become active at night.
Although bed bugs are not known to spread diseases, they can cause itchy bites, skin irritation, loss of sleep, and significant stress.
Signs You May Have Bed Bugs
Common signs include:
- Small bites that often appear overnight
- Blood spots on sheets or pillowcases
- Dark fecal spots on mattresses or furniture
- Shed bed bug skins
- Live bed bugs around mattress seams, box springs, bed frames, or furniture
Because bed bugs are excellent at hiding, infestations often spread before they are noticed.
How Bed Bugs Spread
Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers. They can be picked up from:
- Hotels and vacation rentals
- Apartment buildings
- Used furniture
- Public transportation
- Movie theaters
- Schools
- Workplaces
- Visitors bringing them into the home
Having bed bugs does not mean your home is dirty. They can infest any home regardless of cleanliness.
Our Treatment Process
Every infestation is different, so we begin by determining the extent of the problem before treatment.
Our service includes:
- Thorough inspection
- Identification of active infestation areas
- Professional treatment using industry-approved products
- Treatment of cracks, crevices, furniture, bed frames, and other hiding places when appropriate
- Recommendations to help prevent reintroduction
Our goal is to eliminate the infestation as efficiently and thoroughly as possible.
Preparing for Treatment
Proper preparation is one of the most important parts of a successful bed bug treatment.
Depending on your situation, preparation may include:
- Washing and drying bedding and clothing on high heat
- Reducing clutter
- Vacuuming affected areas
- Moving furniture as instructed
- Bagging belongings that aren't an everyday need
We'll provide detailed preparation instructions before your appointment.
Why DIY Treatments Often Don't Work
Store-bought sprays usually kill only the bed bugs you can see.
Most infestations remain hidden deep inside furniture, wall voids, mattresses, box springs, and other protected areas. Improper treatment can even cause bed bugs to spread into new hiding places, making the problem more difficult to eliminate.
Professional treatment targets the entire infestation—not just the visible bugs.
Why Choose Behm's Pest Control?
When you hire Behm's Pest Control, you're choosing a local, family-owned company committed to honest service and dependable results.
Our technicians will treat your home with professionalism, respect, and discretion while working to eliminate your bed bug problem.