Can I get rid of bed bugs with a store-bought spray?

Consumer sprays kill exposed adults on contact but cannot reach eggs, which are glued into seams and crevices. Without an insect growth regulator that prevents eggs from hatching, the population rebounds within 6 to 8 weeks. Professional treatment uses multiple products targeting every life stage.

Do I need to throw away my mattress?

Usually no. We treat mattresses directly with steam and targeted insecticide. Mattress encasements installed after treatment trap any surviving insects and prevent re-entry. Throwing away a mattress without treating the rest of the room moves the problem, not solves it.

How long after treatment before I can sleep in my bedroom?

Most treatments require you to stay out of the room for 4 hours while products dry. We provide specific prep and re-entry instructions before treatment. We follow up at 14 days to confirm elimination, and re-treat any surviving populations at no charge.

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Bed Bugs in Southwest Florida

Bed bugs have become an increasing problem in Southwest Florida, especially in vacation rental properties, hotels, and multi-family housing. They are exceptional hitchhikers, spreading via luggage, used furniture, and clothing.

Peak activity: Year-round, peak travel season June-August

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How to Identify Bed Bugs

Look for these specific characteristics before treatment.

Apple-seed shaped, mahogany to red-brown, about 5mm long
Flat when unfed, swollen after a blood meal
Dark rust-colored fecal spots on mattress seams and box springs
Shed exoskeletons along mattress edges and in furniture crevices
Bite marks typically in clusters or a line on exposed skin
Sweet, musty odor in heavily infested rooms

Bed Bugs

High Priority

Not sure what you are seeing? Call us and describe the bug.

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Why Bed Bugs Are a Problem

Bed bugs are one of the most psychologically distressing pest infestations. They disrupt sleep, cause skin reactions, and spread rapidly between rooms and units in multi-family buildings. Early treatment is far less disruptive and expensive than a whole-building infestation.

How We Treat Bed Bugs

We use a combination of targeted insecticide (including growth regulators that prevent eggs from hatching) and steam treatment for mattresses and furniture. A follow-up inspection at 14 days confirms elimination. We provide detailed prep instructions before treatment.

Every treatment plan is tailored to your property and pest pressure. Jason does a full assessment before recommending an approach.

Ready to eliminate bed bugs?

Call now for a free assessment, or request a callback and Jason will reach out within 2 hours.

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Bed Bugs Treatment Across Southwest Florida

We serve homeowners throughout Lee and Collier counties.

Fort Myers

Lee County

Cape Coral

Lee County

Naples

Collier County

Bonita Springs

Lee County

Estero

Lee County

Lehigh Acres

Lee County

North Fort Myers

Lee County

Fort Myers Beach

Lee County

Sanibel

Lee County

Captiva

Lee County

Bed Bugs Questions, Answered

Bed bugs travel on used furniture, clothing, boxes from storage, and even on guests who visited infested locations. In Southwest Florida, vacation rental turnover and high tourism volume create more transmission opportunities than in most parts of the country. You do not need to travel to pick them up.

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Know Your Enemy

Before Jason can eliminate them, you need to know what you are dealing with.

SW Florida Pest Authority

WANTED

Dead or Eliminated

DANGEROUS

Bed Bugs

a.k.a. Cimex lectularius, The Hitchhiker

Known Crimes

1.Feeding on sleeping humans every 3-7 days without detection
2.Hitchhiking into your home via luggage, used furniture, and clothing
3.Causing psychological distress and sleep disruption for months
4.Spreading between vacation rental units and hotel rooms across SWFL

Last SeenIn the seam of your mattress

Reward

Uninterrupted sleep in your own home

Contact SW Florida Pest Authority

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Dealing with bed bugs? Call us today.

Jason has been eliminating bed bugs from Southwest Florida homes for over 20 years. Same-day assessments available.

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