Denver, Colorado, is famously known as the “Mile High City” with an elevation of 5,280 feet. Situated only 20 miles away from beautiful foothills, the city invites residents and tourists alike to venture out and explore. If foothills do not challenge you, Denver opens up a gateway to the gorgeous hazy blue peaks of the Rocky Mountains. One Denver resident who is always ready to use an open gateway to your property is the bed bug. Once they make it inside, they can be next to impossible to get out.
Identifying Bed Bugs In Denver
With nymphs being no bigger than a pinhead and adults around ¼ inch long, it is often difficult to spot bed bugs until itchy red bumps appear. Nymphs are nearly colorless, but adults are mahogany to red-brown depending on how recently they've fed. Accompanying their flattened, oval bodies are six legs and two antennae. Because bed bugs are so small and they lay eggs that are tiny and have a shiny-whitish color, these eggs can be hard to spot without a magnifying glass.
When faced with a bed bug infestation, many choose to handle the problem themselves. While there may be multiple reasons for purchasing do-it-yourself remedies, one of the most common reasons is cost. Many believe professional pest removal services are beyond their pocketbook.
What Everybody Ought To Know About DIY Methods And Costs
As is typical with the Internet, consumers can find just about anything that claims to get rid of bed bugs. A simple search can offer up multiple solutions to combat the dreaded bed bug. Listed below are some common do-it-yourself treatments and general costs associated with them.
- Foggers/Bombs: Treatments are various and can range from $10.00 - $30.00.
- Pesticides: Multiple varieties of pesticides are on the market ranging from $10.00 - $50.00.
- Bed Bug Traps/Interceptors: Traps and interceptors range from $15.00 - $50.00.
- Ultrasonic Repellents: These repellants cost around $25.00.
With do-it-yourself treatments, initial costs do seem to save you money. However, because bed bugs are elusive, finding where they are hiding can be tricky. Since bed bugs can move around freely, multiple purchases can require continuous applications. Even after numerous applications, most remedies never get rid of an entire bed bug infestation. That means they will be back! All the time, aggravation, and cost spent chasing bed bugs down results in a colossal waste of resources.
Bed Bug Control Options In Denver
Eliminating bed bugs requires attention to detail, skill, and time. Our technicians are trained and skilled in bed bug eradication and will work with you to develop a control plan specific to your needs.
White Knight Pest Control’s approach to bed bug control is as follows:
- Customers receive a detailed list of tasks to complete in preparation for our initial treatment. This list of tasks helps us prepare for room-by-room treatments or whole house treatments (recommended because bed bugs are travelers).
- The treatment sequence includes a follow-up treatment between 10 to 14 days after your initial treatment. Our skilled technicians will thoroughly inspect our initial work and apply spot treatments to any continued bed bug activity. We strive to rid you of your bed bug infestation once and for all.
- Customers receive a 30-day service guarantee from the date of the initial treatment.
White Knight Pest Control's solution to your bed bug problems is effective, permanent, and ultimately more cost-efficient than do-it-yourself options. Put the worry and aggravation associated with these pests into our capable hands. Contact White Knight Pest Control today to learn more about our most popular services.