Hi-Tech Pest Control — Michigan’s #1 Bed Bug Exterminator
When you think of bed bugs, you probably picture fully grown adults crawling across a mattress. But the real danger is often hidden just beneath the surface — literally. Bed bug nymphs, the immature stages of these pests, are smaller, lighter in color, and masters at squeezing through and under the cloth seams of older mattresses, recliners, pillows, and upholstered chairs.
They don’t just hide — they mature beneath the fabric, making them harder to detect, remove, and eradicate. By the time most homeowners notice bites, dozens or even hundreds of nymphs have already hatched and fed multiple times.
If you’re waking up with unexplained bites, learn how to identify early signs on our Bed Bug Identification Guide.
Couches and Recliners: The Hidden Headquarters
Many homeowners don’t realize that recliners, couches, and cloth chairs are often the true source of recurring infestations.
Nymphs hide under the upholstery, inside seams, around frames, and in zipper folds.
And one material in particular is a favorite: Herculon fabric — commonly used in recliners and couches for its durability.
Why Herculon Makes Things Worse
- Its porous weave allows tiny nymphs to pass through the fibers and live between the fabric and padding.
- It provides warm, dark crevices ideal for bed bug development.
- Nymphs and adults leave behind fecal deposits that cause visible stains and discoloration, a tell-tale sign of infestation.
If your furniture shows dark stains or has been dismissed as “unsalvageable” by others, call us first — we specialize in Furniture Salvage Bed Bug Treatments.
The Secret Life of Bed Bug Nymphs
Bed bug nymphs are translucent beige, nearly invisible against light fabrics. They molt five times before reaching adulthood, needing a blood meal between each stage.
During that time, they’ll:
- Crawl beneath the fabric surface of old mattresses, pillows, and recliners.
- Hide under tufted seams, loose stitching, or holes and tears in furniture.
- Feed and mature unseen for weeks.
Learn more about our Bed Bug Treatment Process and how we stop every life stage from egg to adult.
Don’t Throw Everything Away — Wash It Right
Panic is common when homeowners realize they have bed bugs — but don’t start dragging furniture to the curb.
Most items can be salvaged with proper cleaning and professional treatment.
For linens, comforters, blankets, and pillows:
- Wash in hot water (minimum 120°F / 49°C).
- Dry on the highest heat setting for at least 30–45 minutes.
- Avoid “dry only” cycles — heat + agitation are what kill all life stages.
Read our Bed Bug Preparation Guide for more cleaning and prevention tips.
Why DIY Doesn’t Work
General-use insecticides and alcohol sprays rarely penetrate hidden layers or seams. They may kill exposed bugs but drive survivors deeper into furniture. Meanwhile, the nymphs keep feeding and maturing below the surface.
That’s why so many people say, “I thought I got rid of them — and they came back.”
They didn’t come back. You just never reached them.
See our blog: Why DIY Bed Bug Treatments Fail to learn why one wrong product can make the infestation worse.
How Hi-Tech Pest Control Solves It — Permanently
At Hi-Tech Pest Control, we specialize in one-treatment eradication — no repeat visits, no gimmicks, no excuses.
Our methods target every stage of infestation:
- Penetrating treatments that reach under fabric layers and into seams.
- Safe, furniture-salvaging techniques to save your mattresses, couches, and recliners.
- Proven 100% eradication guarantee — you sleep bite-free the first night.
If another company told you to throw away your furniture, call us before you do. We’ll save it — and eliminate every bed bug inside.
📞 Call Hi-Tech Pest Control today at 248-569-8001
Serving Livonia, Troy, Bloomfield Twp, Farmington Hills, Warren, Westland, Detroit, and all Southeastern Michigan.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can bed bugs live inside mattresses and couches?
A: Yes. Especially older furniture, where seams are loose or torn. Bed bug nymphs often live under the fabric itself, feeding and maturing undetected.
Learn more on our Bed Bug FAQ page.
Q2: What is Herculon material, and why is it a problem?
A: Herculon is a woven synthetic fabric used in recliners and couches. Its porous fibers let nymphs pass through and hide beneath the surface — perfect for infestation.
Q3: Should I throw away my furniture?
A: No. Hi-Tech Pest Control salvages furniture safely. We eliminate bed bugs from inside recliners, couches, and mattresses with one professional treatment.
Q4: Does washing bedding really help?
A: Absolutely — if you wash and dry on high heat. Drying alone isn’t enough. Use hot water first, then heat dry for at least 30 minutes.
Q5: Why can’t sprays or foggers fix the problem?
A: They only kill what they touch. Bed bug nymphs under fabric layers and in crevices survive and keep multiplying. See Why DIY Fails.
Contact Us
39111 6 Mile
Livonia, Michigan 48152
7 W Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Twp, Michigan 48302
755 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 2020
Troy, Michigan 48302
Hours of Operation
8:30am to 10:00pm Monday Thru Sunday
