How to Get Rid of Bedbugs
Bed Bugs are a common pest in New Zealand and EcoSan regularly take calls to control Bed Bugs in Auckland.
Bed Bugs are generally easy to kill and control and most of EcoSan customers will not see Bed Bugs again after a pest control treatment in Auckland
Frequently Asked Questions
It is best to control Bed Bugs professionally only
Most residential bed bug control work we do is solved with in a 2 to 3 hour service, however if bed bugs spread throughout a house or apartment, treatments can become difficult – It is therefore recommended to consult a professional early as soon as you suspect Bed Bugs.
Common Professional Methods to Kill Bed Bugs
- Heat Treatment – The use of heat is effective at killing Juvenile, Adult Bed Bugs and their Eggs.
- Residual Insecticide Treatment – Powerful insecticides used to kill Bed Bugs in the areas they nest, hide and feed.
- Residual Antibiotic – A treatment similar to insecticides but safer for humans – Kills Juveniles, Adults and Larvae and leaves a longer lasting residual
Why are Bed bugs an issue?
Bed bugs are great travelers, often they are transported as they hitchhike on a person or their baggage used during travelling, or they can be picked up almost anywhere, such as the local taxi, bus, train, theater, or even from a friends house. Used furniture such as dressers, lounge suites and beds could also introduce this pest or its eggs and larvae to your home. They are also frequently transported locally by guests and could be spread by domestic cleaners etc. if they have worked in a home or building with a bed bug issue. They live and multiply well in the New Zealand climate. It is commonly assumed this pest will be found in cheaper accommodation such as “backpackers” although this may be true, the finest hotels around the world are not immune. They do not need to be in unsanitary conditions to thrive. We receive many calls for this pest from residential properties in Auckland and have seen plenty of confirmed cases.
Are bed bugs difficult to eliminate?
It can prove a challenge to get rid of Bed Bugs. There is documented evidence from controlled studies in laboratories that prove, for various reasons, that bedbugs are highly resistant to typical off-the-shelf insecticides. This presents problems with both Professionals and DIY pest control.
Insecticide resistance has been observed in China, where bed bugs continue to be a persistent issue, as they are in many other developed cities, including New York. Natural insecticides and off-the-shelf products will struggle to kill Bed bugs and their larvae. Like Cockroaches, bed bugs are well known for their ability to survive in even the most inhospitable climates. Their instinctual nature is to reside and nest where they are well protected from attack, making them difficult to exterminate. They also have thick skin, which prevents penetration of insecticides and provides natural resistance to some types of insecticide chemistry.
How will EcoSan eliminate bed bugs?
Antibiotic treatment has shown to be very effective with the control of Bed Bugs in Auckland. Many Pest Control Companies in Auckland will use insecticides, although these are often effective, EcoSan Solutions prefers antibiotic treatments as these have shown to be more effective without compromising on good indoor air quality and safety.
EcoSan Solutions Antibiotic formulations are more user friendly and provide better results. These products are not an insecticide group and have no resistance issue with Bed Bugs. They have residual qualities which match or exceed residual insecticides.
Antibiotic bed bug treatments kill adult Bed Bugs and their Larvae, something Insecticides struggle with since they are designed to control insects with a fully developed nervous system.
We have utilised Antibiotic Bed Bug control in Auckland hospitals, and apartment buildings, special needs residential institutions and domestic homes with high efficiency.
These products are not toxic like insecticides and are great for those who are adverse to chemicals or sensitive environments.
EcoSan Solutions can treat your home or business to properly eliminate this bed bugs. We utilize treatments which will control the full life cycle of the Bed Bug. In all cases we used Antibiotic to control Bed Bugs in Auckland, this pest has not returned to the area we have treated. Experience and method plays an important part in successful application.
Key steps for elimination
Where all three of these treatments are followed – bed bugs will be eliminated successfully.
Should I be concerned about chemical control used?
Spraying insecticides to control Bed Bugs in Auckland does not need to be unhealthy and we do not need to use toxic chemicals. Insecticides used to kill bed bugs are safe for humans and use indoors. Water based VOC free products mean you can sleep easy after a treatment by EcoSan.
EcoSan also provides an Antibiotic solution for Bed Bug control in Auckland which can be used in most cases. These products leave a pleasant scent and are safer than insecticide products too.
Is there an organic solution?
Diatomaceous earth powder or Naturally sourced organic insecticides are sometimes recommended for the control of Bed Bugs. These applications may have limitations on how well they control Bed Bugs and could contribute to further resistance to common insecticides or possibly cause this pest to move away from the area treated spreading the bug to other areas of the building. Bed Bugs are best controlled with professional help only. The solutions EcoSan provides will not put your family, pets or the environment at risk.
Preparation prior to a bed bug treatment
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What are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are parasitic insects. The common bedbug, Cimex lectularius, is the most well-known species of the family. The name of the “bed bug” is derived from the insect’s number one habitat of houses and especially close to beds or other areas where people sleep. Bed bugs are mainly active at night but are not completely nocturnal and are able to feed on their host without being noticed.
A global bed bug epidemic, is it declining?
Since the year 2000 reports of Bed bugs throughout the Americas, Europe and China have been fast growing and public and consumer awareness increasing. This period coincides with the ban of a widely used insecticide in the Organic phosphate group. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors do not allow resistance in the Bud Bugs and were very effective in their control.
Not surprisingly, the epidemic is spreading around the world as tourists and workers travel abroad constantly. Here in New Zealand there is already a vast population of Bed Bugs which have taken hold. Once a simple saying said at bed time, Dont let the Bed Bugs bite, now takes new meaning.
It wasn’t so long ago, when insecticides in the 50’s like DDT were able to wane the spread and discomfort caused by this insect, nowadays we see resurgence in numbers. Recent surveys strongly demonstrate, despite a large scale effort to train and qualify technicians and pest management companies to deal with these unwelcome residents, the insect’ persist still.
A recent survey among registered pest management professionals across the globe has cleared up many questions about this quickly becoming infamous pest.
Bed bugs do not just live in mattresses and beds as the acquired title bed bugs seem to suggest.
Though bed bugs are more active and feed on their host at night, it has been highlighted bed bugs do not live only in the mattresses of hotels and back packer lodges.
As represented in the data collected in a survey conducted by the NPMA an American Pest Management Association, it is not difficult to see how anyone can be found to have an infestation of this insect, even when not using the services of hotels or the like. Bed bug issues extended also to cinemas, travel lounges, public transport such as trains and buses.
The figures compared with previous year’s data suggest the trends are not decreasing overall. Though commercial accommodation facilities have dropped in occurrence overall, they are still the predominate complainant of sightings and solicitation for insecticide treatments. The other centers mentioned in the data have almost all increased across the board.
It is important to consider these increasing numbers, are being observed with current pest management techniques being employed to combat this insect population increasing. Persistence in controlling this insect is very important. Just imagine if everyone stood back and made little effort to control bed bugs. Their ability to multiply and migrate would mean an exponential increase in numbers.
If you feel you have encountered this pest, it is best to consult professional advice. Bed bugs are adept at survival, and seeking experienced help to control bed bugs early can prevent an isolated situation from developing into a more costly bed bug outbreak.
We’re more than happy to help, so if you know someone who may have bed bugs or require information on how we can help you control this insect, contact us today.
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