Certified Bed Bug Control in Northwest Ithaca, NY

A technician looks for live insects, casings, or fecal spotting on seams before confirming — bites alone aren't reliable proof.

It depends on infestation size and layout — heat reaches wall voids and furniture in one session, while chemical treatment suits smaller, localized cases.

Most cases follow a three-visit protocol: initial treatment, a two-week recheck, and a final clearance inspection.

In most cases, treatment plus a certified encasement lets you keep the mattress instead of replacing it.

Yes, which is why property-wide coordination matters — treating one unit while ignoring neighbors often means reinfestation.

We'll send simple prep instructions — bagging laundry and clearing floor space — specific to whether it's heat or chemical treatment.