What to Do If You Find Bed Bugs in Your Home Advice from Michigan’s #1 Bed Bug Exterminator – Hi-Tech Pest Control
Finding bed bugs in your home can feel overwhelming—but the worst thing you can do is ignore them. Whether you’ve confirmed an infestation or just suspect something’s not right, this guide walks you through what to do immediately, and how to minimize damage and discomfort until professional help arrives.
Confirm Bed Bug Presence
If you already have a positive ID—meaning you’ve seen live bed bugs, eggs, fecal spots, or blood stains on your sheets—skip straight to calling a professional. DIY sprays and essential oils won’t stop a breeding colony.
📞 Call Hi-Tech Pest Control at (248) 569-8001 for guaranteed, same-day bed bug removal.
If you haven’t confirmed bed bugs but suspect a problem, it’s time to take some smart sanitation steps.
Step 2: Improve Sanitation to Slow the Infestation
Even before confirmation, you can make your home less bed bug-friendly. These steps won’t fully solve the problem—but they will buy you time, reduce bites, and help professionals succeed faster.
✔️ Wash Bedding and Clothing
- Wash all bed clothes (sheets, pillowcases, blankets, duvets, mattress pads, pajamas, etc.) on hot water
- Dry everything on high heat for at least 30 minutes
- Seal washed items in clean plastic bags or bins until treatment
✔️ Remove Clutter from Infested Areas
Bed bugs love clutter. It gives them places to hide and makes it harder to reach them with treatment. Focus on:
- Bedrooms
- Living rooms
- Family rooms
Remove books, clothing piles, storage bins, papers, toys, and anything under the bed or sofa. The less clutter, the fewer hiding places they have.
Step 3: Lower Room and Body Temperature
Bed bugs detect body heat and carbon dioxide to find you. While it’s not a full solution, cooling the room temperature and avoiding excess body heat (like heavy blankets or heated rooms) can make it harder for them to locate you.
💡 Lower temps can also slow their activity and reproduction.
Step 4: Seek Medical Attention If Necessary
If you or a family member is showing:
- Persistent rashes
- Red bumps that blister
- Skin irritation or ulceration
… it’s time to call your dermatologist or primary care doctor. While bed bugs don’t spread disease, the scratching and allergic reactions can lead to infections or other complications.
🚫 Do NOT Try to Spray or Bomb Yourself
Most over-the-counter sprays push bed bugs deeper into walls and furniture, making them harder to kill. Foggers and bombs are ineffective and can be dangerous when used improperly.
Step 5: Call Hi-Tech Pest Control – Michigan’s Bed Bug Specialists
Hi-Tech Pest Control has been eliminating bed bugs in Michigan homes and businesses for over 30 years. We solve even the worst infestations with ONE treatment, backed by a 100% guarantee.
✅ One-time treatment success
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FAQ – What to Do If You Have Bed Bugs
Q: What’s the very first thing I should do?
A: If you’ve confirmed bed bugs, call a licensed pest control company immediately. If not, begin cleaning and reducing clutter.
Q: Should I throw out my mattress or furniture?
A: Not yet. Most items can be treated and saved—wait for professional advice before discarding anything.
Q: Can I treat bed bugs myself with store-bought sprays?
A: No. DIY sprays often push the infestation deeper and make professional treatment harder.
Q: How do I reduce bites while waiting for treatment?
A: Clean thoroughly, reduce clutter, wash/dry bedding, and lower body/room temperature to disrupt feeding.
Q: What doctor should I see for bed bug bites?
A: Your primary care doctor or a dermatologist can evaluate rashes, allergic reactions, and prescribe relief.
💡 Final Thought
If bed bugs are in your home, don’t panic—and don’t wait. A few smart steps and a call to Hi-Tech Pest Control can make the difference between a small issue and a massive infestation.
Bed bugs don’t go away on their own—call the experts who get it right the first time.
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39111 6 Mile
Livonia, Michigan 48152
7 W Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Twp, Michigan 48302
755 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 2020
Troy, Michigan 48084
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