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Bed Bug Control in Northern Illinois
Serving Kane, DuPage county, and more
Fox Valley Environmental Pest Control - Certified and Experienced
Bed bugs are often underestimated because their name suggests a close association only with beds, but in reality these pests can inhabit many hidden areas throughout a home or business. They frequently spread well beyond the sleeping area — nesting in furniture, wall voids, curtain folds, baseboards, and even electrical outlets — sometimes more than 20 feet from where people sleep.
Because of their small size and ability to hide in tiny cracks and crevices, infestations can be extensive before they are noticed, and treating only visible sites is rarely enough for complete control.
FAQs
Why did Bed bugs invade my house?
Bed bugs are almost always introduced inadvertently — most commonly hitching a ride on clothing, luggage, used furniture, or personal items after travel or contact with an infested environment. They are excellent hitchhikers and can move from room to room or between units in multi-family buildings, which is why even clean, well-maintained homes can be affected.
How do I know that they are bed bugs?
In addition to being slow-moving and visible upon close inspection, bed bugs often leave telltale signs beyond the insects themselves. Look for tiny dark spots of fecal matter on mattresses and bedding, shed skins from molting, and very small, pale eggs in seams and cracks. Live bed bugs, shed skins, and blood spots together are strong evidence of an active infestation.
Are Bed Bugs dangerous?
No known diseases have been proven to be transmitted by bedbugs
How do I control bed bugs?
Proper control starts with preparation — isolating the problem area and avoiding the spread of bugs to other parts of the home. Clothing and bedding should go directly to the laundry area and washed and dried on high heat, which kills both bugs and eggs. While tools like steam, mattress encasements, diatomaceous earth, and alcohol sprays can help reduce populations, DIY measures rarely achieve full elimination because bed bugs hide deeply in furniture, walls, and baseboards. Over-the-counter pesticides are often ineffective at reaching all life stages and locations. A professionally designed treatment plan, tailored to the specific infestation and implemented by trained technicians, is the most reliable path to complete control.
At Fox Valley Environmental Pest Control, our bed bug control services are performed by Purdue University-trained and State of Illinois-certified technicians who understand the behavior, biology, and hiding patterns of bed bugs. We combine thorough inspections, targeted treatments, and follow-up protocols to ensure the infestation is eliminated and stays gone, while also educating you on how to reduce the chance of future re-introductions, without throwing away your furniture!
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