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How to Kill Bed Bugs
 

There’s MoreThan One WayTo Kill a Bed Bug

Wil-Kil Pest Control has multiple options to kill bed bugs in your space. You can choose the best possible solution for your specific situation to kill the bed bugs. The conventional method using mostly chemicals to kill the bed bugs, heat treatment, which uses thermal remediation and fumigation which uses fumigant to kill the bed bugs.

Heat Treatment

Best method for resolving heavy infestations in cluttered conditions. May include a chemical treatment.
 

Treatment Methods May Include:

  • Vacuuming

  • Pesticide Dust

  • Heat (120°F and above)

Mattress Encasements Preparation Requirements:

  • Most items can remain in the structure during the heat treatment without being harmed.

  • The Wil-Kil representative will provide and review the preparation checklist with the Client prior to service. 

Advantages:

  • Eliminates all stages of the bed bug, from egg to adult.

  • Results are achieved more quickly than with conventional methods in a single treatment.

  • Less extensive preparation for the resident, and they can return to their home that same day.

  • Heat is non-chemical, non-toxic 

Disadvantages:

  • Residents must vacate the area, for about 6-8 hours, during treatment.

  • Higher cost than conventional treatment.

  • As with other treatments, re-introductions are possible. 

Best Choice When:

  • Elimination is needed in a single treatment.

  • Infestations are heavy and/or conditions are cluttered.

  • Residents have limited ability to prepare for treatment.

  • The area is less than 2200 sq ft., including apartments, dorm rooms, condos and small homes.

Conventional Services

The cost-effective choice for immediate treatment of select areas. 
Treatment Methods May Include:        

  • Vacuuming

  • Steam

  • Dusts

  • Crack & Crevice Injection / Spot Treatment
     

Mattress Encasements Preparation Requirements:

  • The areas scheduled for treatment must be cleared of all clutter to allow the technicians easy access for inspection.

  • The Wil-Kil representative will provide and review the preparation checklist with the Client prior to service. 

Advantages:       

  • Treatment is quickly instituted once preparation is complete.

  • Can be accomplished with or without chemicals.

  • Often the lower cost option. 

Disadvantages:

  • Extensive preparation is required prior to each treatment for best results.

  • Residents must vacate the area during treatment.

  • Repeat treatments are usually necessary and may take one month or more to achieve complete success.

  • Odors may be present following chemical treatment.

  • As with other treatments, re-introductions are possible. 

Best Choice When:

  • Immediate action is needed.

  • Cost is a significant concern.

Fumigation Services

Most effective method for treatment of heavy infestations in large structures.


Treatment Methods May Include:

  • Fumigant: Sulfuryl Fluoride (Vikane ®)  Only

  • Mattress Encasements 
Preparation Requirements:

  • Most items can remain in the structure during the fumigation process without being harmed.

  • The Wil-Kil representative will provide and review the preparation checklist with the Client prior to service. 

Advantages:

  • Eliminates all stages of the bed bug, from egg to adult.

  • Less extensive preparation.

  • Problem eliminated in one treatment.

  • No residual odors following treatment.

  • Can treat larger structures more efficiently than other methods.

  • Also works well for treating furniture or other portable items in a trailer. 

Disadvantages:

  • Must vacate structure for 24-48 hours without re-entering.

  • Higher cost in most situations.

  • Requires great care to maintain safety as the fumigants can be hazardous if handled improperly.

  • As with other treatments, re-introductions are possible. 

Best Choice When:

  • Heavy infestations are present.

  • Infestations are in vehicles, trailers or campers.

  • Personal items are in a container or storage unit.

  • Treatment duration is a concern and the space to be treated is large.

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