Bed Bug Treatment in Hampton Roads
Bed bugs are one of the most stressful pest problems a homeowner can face — and one of the hardest to eliminate without professional help. We use an integrated approach combining h...
Bed bugs are one of the most stressful pest problems a homeowner can face — and one of the hardest to get rid of without professional help. At Precision Pest Management, we offer comprehensive bed bug treatment for homeowners throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Newport News.
If you are waking up with unexplained bites, seeing small rust-colored stains on your sheets, or spotting tiny dark bugs in the seams of your mattress, do not wait. Bed bug infestations grow fast, and the longer you wait, the harder and more expensive they become to eliminate.
Why Bed Bug Infestations Require Professional Treatment
Bed bugs are not a pest you can reliably eliminate with store-bought sprays. Many bed bug populations in the Hampton Roads area have developed resistance to common over-the-counter pesticides, which means DIY treatments often make the problem look better temporarily while the infestation continues to grow.
These bugs are also expert hiders. They tuck themselves into mattress seams, box spring folds, wall voids, electrical outlets, furniture joints, and baseboards — places a spray bottle simply cannot reach. A single missed harborage site can restart an entire infestation within weeks.
At Precision Pest Management, our licensed and insured technicians use an integrated treatment approach designed to eliminate bed bugs at every life stage, including eggs that resist chemical treatments alone.
Our Bed Bug Treatment Methods
We do not rely on a single method. The most effective bed bug treatment combines multiple approaches to ensure complete elimination, not just a temporary knockdown.
Chemical Treatments
Professional-grade chemical applications use EPA-registered insecticides that are far more effective than anything available at a hardware store. Our technicians apply these products precisely to cracks, crevices, baseboards, furniture joints, and other harborage areas where bed bugs hide and breed. Chemical treatments typically require two to three visits spaced about two weeks apart to catch newly hatched nymphs before they reach maturity.
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is one of the most powerful tools available against bed bugs — and it works on every life stage, including eggs. We raise the temperature in targeted areas of your home to levels lethal to bed bugs, penetrating deep into mattresses, furniture, and wall voids where sprays cannot reach.
The biggest advantage of heat treatment is that bed bugs cannot develop resistance to it. Heat works regardless of how chemically resistant a local population has become, and results are often achieved in a single treatment session.
Steam Treatment
Steam treatment delivers high-temperature steam directly to surfaces and seams where bed bugs hide. It is particularly effective on mattresses, upholstered furniture, and areas where chemical residues are not ideal. Steam is a non-toxic option that kills bed bugs on contact without leaving chemicals behind.
Integrated Treatment (Our Recommended Approach)
For most infestations, our recommended approach combines chemical treatments, heat, and steam to cover every scenario. Chemical residuals provide lasting protection. Heat reaches deep harborage areas. Steam handles surfaces and furniture. Together, they produce far better results than any single method alone. We back every treatment with our satisfaction guarantee — if bed bugs return between scheduled visits, we come back at no additional charge.
Signs You Have a Bed Bug Problem
- Small, itchy bites that appear overnight, often in clusters or lines
- Rust-colored or reddish-brown stains on sheets, pillowcases, or mattress seams
- Tiny dark specks (bed bug droppings) along mattress edges or baseboards
- A faint, musty odor in the bedroom
- Shed skins or small, apple-seed-shaped bugs visible in mattress seams or furniture joints
Frequently Asked Questions
Heat treatment can achieve results in a single day. Chemical treatment programs typically span four to six weeks, with two to three visits spaced about two weeks apart. The timeline depends on the severity of the infestation and the method used. We will give you a realistic expectation before we start.
For heat treatment, you will need to vacate the home for the duration of the service, typically six to eight hours. For chemical treatments, you may need to be out for a few hours while treated surfaces dry. Our team will give you specific instructions for your appointment.
Yes. We use EPA-registered products applied according to label requirements, and we will tell you exactly when it is safe to return and when to keep pets away from treated areas. For households with young children, infants, or family members with sensitivities, heat or steam-forward treatment plans can minimize or eliminate chemical exposure entirely.
Complete elimination is the goal, and our integrated approach is designed to achieve it. However, bed bugs can re-enter a home through travel, visitors, or neighboring units in multi-family housing. If you see signs of bed bugs between your scheduled treatment visits, contact us — our satisfaction guarantee means we will return at no charge.
Treatment costs vary based on your home's size, the severity of the infestation, and the methods required. We offer free inspections and provide a clear quote before any work begins. Call us at (757) 854-9177 to schedule yours.
We will provide a detailed preparation checklist before your appointment. In general, plan to wash and dry all bedding and clothing on high heat, reduce clutter to improve access, and follow any specific instructions based on the treatment method we recommend for your home.
Professional heat treatment is the fastest and most reliable option. It eliminates bed bugs at every life stage — including eggs — in a single visit.
Store-bought sprays rarely work. Most bed bug populations have developed resistance to common over-the-counter products, and sprays cannot reach the hidden areas where bed bugs actually live and breed. Professional treatment is almost always necessary for full elimination.
Ready for Professional Bed Bug Treatment?
Protect your home with our satisfaction guarantee. If pests come back between visits, so do we, at no extra charge.