Bed Bug Control & Treatment

We offer both trusted chemical bed bug treatments and Thermal Remediation® heat solutions

Professional Bed Bug Control

Concerned about bed bugs in your home? Schedule an inspection with Modern Pest Services! Our trained Pest Management Professionals will identify if bed bugs are present in your home and target them where they live and breed.

Bed bugs are problematic for both commercial and residential customers. If not handled properly, bed bug infestations can be a public relations nightmare for companies and businesses, making commercial bed bug management essential to avoid a damaged reputation, lost revenue, possible litigation, and, in extreme cases, closure. Homeowners and apartment renters also face a troubling battle with bed bug infestations that can take a physical and emotional toll and prove to be an expensive and frustrating problem to solve.

Expertise And Experience

Our trained Pest Management Professionals bring extensive experience in identifying and effectively eliminating bed bug infestations.

Targeted & Responsible Methods

We employ targeted, environmentally responsible methods for bed bug treatment, prioritizing the safety of your family, pets, and property.

Comprehensive Solutions

From initial inspection and precise identification to targeted treatment and follow-up, we provide a complete solution for both residential and commercial bed bug infestations.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Backed by our satisfaction guarantee, providing complete confidence and peace of mind in achieving a bed bug-free environment.

The Modern Solution to Bed Bugs

INSPECTION – Whether you own a home or a business, early detection of bed bugs is critical, but it’s only the beginning. As soon as bed bugs are suspected, call Modern Pest Services for a thorough inspection to determine the extent of the infestation.
TREATMENT – A treatment strategy and follow-up plan will be implemented, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.
PREVENTION – Business owners, property managers, homeowners and renters play an important role in the elimination of bed bug infestations and need to work closely with their pest management professional (PMP) throughout the entire process. This includes following preparation guidelines prior to treatments and being aware of preventative measures to prevent recurring bed bug infestations.
TRAINING – For businesses, Modern will provide training to help employees identify bed bugs and understand how to prevent bed bug infestations from occurring.

Canine Inspection

Modern Pest Services offers customers an innovative and highly effective approach to early bed bug detection through professional bed bug canine inspections. These specially trained detection dogs are capable of identifying live infestations with remarkable precision, boasting an accuracy rate of 97%—a significant improvement over the 30% accuracy typically achieved through standard human visual inspections. Canine inspections are not only faster and more efficient, but they also allow for early intervention, often before a full-blown infestation occurs. This proactive method helps property owners and managers reduce treatment costs, minimize disruption, and maintain a pest-free environment with greater confidence.

Bed Bug Treatment

As a trusted leader in pest control, Modern Pest Services offers both traditional chemical treatments and powerful Thermal Remediation® (heat treatment using electric or propane systems) to eliminate pests quickly and effectively. Serving commercial and residential clients across New England, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs—delivering fast, reliable results with minimal disruption. Whether you’re looking for a proven chemical approach or an eco-friendly heat option, Modern Pest has you covered.

Heat Treatment for Bed Bugs

Modern’s heat treatment provides a safe and highly effective solution for the elimination of bed bugs. During a heat treatment, portable, electric or propane heaters are placed within the infested area and the ambient temperature is raised to a lethal range of 120°-140° F. Fans are used to circulate the heated air throughout the space to reach bed bugs in all their hiding spots, while a trained professional monitors the temperature and maintains it via wireless sensors for several hours.

Bed bugs have no defense against this extreme level of heat and this one-time treatment will kill all life cycles of bed bugs, from eggs to adults.

BENEFITS OF HEAT TREATMENT

Low-risk and environmentally friendly
Kills all life cycles of bed bugs from eggs to adults
One-time treatment provides immediate results
Targeted treatments to meet your specific needs
Treat an entire structure or spot treat a high-infestation area

Chemical Treatment for Bed Bugs

Modern’s chemical treatment is highly effective and a popular service for the elimination of bed bugs. During treatment, EPA-approved materials including dust, liquid, and aerosol are strategically applied in high infestation areas throughout the infested areas. This method is designed to target bed bugs at all life stages, including eggs, nymphs, and adults, helping to ensure a thorough and long-lasting solution.

A follow-up treatment is done two weeks later, followed by a customized bed bug defense program.

BENEFITS OF CHEMICAL TREATMENT

Residual affects can protect the infested area for up to six months
Bed bug defense program provides pest management inspection on a monthly basis
Chemical treatment is more economical than heat treatment
EPA-approved materials ensure safety when applied by professionals
Effective against hidden bed bug populations in cracks and crevices

Bed Bug Facts

Identifying Bed Bugs

The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is the species most adapted to living with humans. Bed bugs are parasites that feed on humans. Often mistaken for ticks or small cockroaches, adult bed bugs are reddish-brown or mahogany in color and flat. Female bed bugs have a round body, while males are more oval shaped. Though their anatomy includes primitive wings, bed bugs cannot fly. They grow to about 1/4″ long and 1/8″ wide, or about the size of an apple seed.

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FAQ

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Bed bug “hitchhikers”
Hiding spots for bed bugs
Habitat for bed bugs
Bed bug feeding
Identifying bed bug bites

Bed bug “hitchhikers”

Bed bugs do not fly or jump but can move rapidly over floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces. Well known for their hitchhiking capabilities, bed bugs are brought into an environment from the outside and are often unknowingly transported and relocated as people and personal items travel.
Bed bugs can easily hitch rides on items such as:

luggage
backpacks
briefcases
clothing
shoes
handbags
used furniture (chairs, couches, dressers, beds)

Hiding spots for bed bugs

seams of mattresses and box springs
furniture such as bed frames, headboards, nightstands, and dressers
items such as lamps, clocks, telephones, etc.
flooring, carpets, baseboards, and wood trim
curtains and upholstery
wallpaper and picture frames
electrical switches and outlets
clothing, clutter or objects near a bed
Sofas or chairs used for sleeping or extended periods of rest

Habitat for bed bugs

Bed bugs are not the result of someone’s social status or cleanliness, so no one is immune to getting them. Bed bugs are found anywhere people live and congregate, and infestations have occurred in many different types of facilities, including:

apartments/condos
single-family homes
hotels/motels
schools/college dorms
homeless shelters
healthcare facilities
retail stores/businesses
public venues (e.g. movie theaters)
various modes of transportation

Bed bug feeding

Bed bugs do not attach to hair or skin or live on people like lice, but generally come out at night to prey on their hosts and feed on any skin exposed while sleeping. Humans are the preferred host, but they will feed on other hosts, such as poultry, mice, rats, canaries, dogs, and cats.

Bed bugs feed by piercing the skin with an elongated beak through which they withdraw blood. Their saliva contains a numbing chemical that prevents the host from feeling the bite, and they also administer an anti-coagulant when they bite, allowing the blood to flow more freely. Bed bugs feed from 3–10 minutes and consume up to 3 times their body weight in a single feeding. Immediately after feeding, they retreat to their hiding spot to digest their meal. Bed bugs generally feed every two weeks and can live up to a year without feeding.

Identifying bed bug bites

A single bed bug can bite a dozen or more times in a night. Symptoms of being bitten vary with each individual, but many develop an itchy red welt or localized swelling. 50% of bite victims have little or no reaction to bed bugs, some reactions are delayed, and some bites can cause allergic reactions or rashes. Though bed bugs do not transmit disease, they can take a real emotional toll on their victims, causing discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, and embarrassment.

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