Method |
Pros |
Cons |
Traditional
(Chemical)
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- Lowest Cost Treatment
- Chemical left behind has some effect for a few weeks
- Discreet Service
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- Some bed bugs have high resistance
- Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
- Some belongings may need to be discarded
- Some companies may require a lot of preparation
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Heat Treatment
(Whole House)
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- Chemical Free
- Kills all Bed bug life stages
- Furniture does not have to be discarded
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- Most expensive treatment
- Treatment can fail if not done correctly
- Once it’s done, it’s done. No residual
- A lot of preparation involved
- It is not discreet. A lot of equipment is visible on street
- In cold environment exterior walls may be difficult to heat up to proper temperature
- Re-infestation from adjoining units is possible
- Re-infestation from bed bugs from walls that did not reach lethal temperatures.
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Heat Treatment (Furniture only)
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- Chemical Free
- Kills all Bed bug life stages
- Furniture does not have to be discarded
- It is done in home with compact system
- Discreet Service
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- Additional expense
- Treatment can fail if not done correctly
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Steam
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- Chemical Free
- Kills all Bed bug life stages
- Discreet Service
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- Too much clutter will hamper effectiveness
- Once it’s done, it’s done. No residual
- Some belongings may need to be discarded
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Cryonite Freeze
(liquid Carbon Dioxide)
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- Chemical Free
- Kills all Bed bug life stage by direct contact
- Discreet Service
- Ideal in cases of allergy/asthma/chemical hypersensitivity
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- Does not penetrate material
- Once it’s done, it’s done. No residual
- Some belongings may need to be discarded
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Our Combination Standard Treatment: Vacuum
Steam
Chemical
Dusting
Bed Bug Traps
Encasements
Supplemental Treatments we offer:Cryonite Freeze
Portable Heat Chamber for Furniture
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- Cost Effective Treatment
- Ongoing (residual) Effectiveness
- Discreet Service
- Little preparation required
- 90 day guarantee that starts after confirmation of elimination
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- Some belongings with heavy infestations may need to be discarded unless treated with the portable heat chamber
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