Common signs include small red bites on your skin, dark spots or stains on your sheets (bed bug excrement), shed skins, and finding actual bugs in the seams of mattresses or furniture.

Bed bugs are typically brought into homes by hitchhiking on luggage, clothing, used furniture, or other personal items after traveling or staying in infested places.

Yes, bed bugs are attracted to warmth and blood, not dirt. They can infest any home, regardless of cleanliness, if they find a way in.

Professional extermination is often the most effective solution. Heat treatments, chemical sprays, and vacuuming are common methods, but DIY solutions are generally not as effective for severe infestations.

Bed bugs can spread quickly within a home by crawling to adjacent rooms or by hitching a ride on clothing, bedding, or other belongings. They can also spread between apartments or hotel rooms.

Yes, our treatments are applied with safety in mind. We use EPA-approved products that are safe when used as directed.

Bed bugs can return if not all stages are eliminated or if they are reintroduced. Working with a reputable pest control company and following post-treatment recommendations can help prevent recurrence.

No, bed bugs can infest other areas, including sofas, carpets, curtains, and baseboards. They hide in small cracks and crevices close to where people sleep or rest.

Bed bug treatment costs vary depending on the severity of the infestation, treatment method, and size of the area being treated. Contact Downriver pest control for a customized quote.

DIY bed bug treatments can sometimes manage small infestations but often lack the effectiveness of professional services. Bed bugs are resistant to many over-the-counter products, and professional treatments are recommended for long-term control.

To prevent bed bugs, inspect second-hand furniture, check hotel rooms when traveling, and regularly wash and dry bedding on high heat. Encase mattresses and box springs to reduce hiding spots.