Continuing from Friday…
When used correctly, heat treatment has been effective in bed bug eradication. Some NJ pest control experts are a bit on edge about using heat treatment systems because of the recent fire that has been reported in Edmonton, Canada. According to reports from News Canada on July 18, 2011, a massive fire erupted at an apartment complex unit that was undergoing bed bug treatment. Fire investigators have discovered that a propane fuelled heater sparked the blaze which displaced about 50 residents from their home. Sadly, a grandmother, mother, and two children were seriously injured in the fire. You may read the article here.
Another recent home fire has also been attributed to bed bug infestation treatment. WLWT.com reported on May 15, 2011 that a pest control operator is responsible for the fire that erupted at a Cincinnati, Ohio duplex. Just like in the Edmonton, Canada blaze, this pest control operator also used propane tanks to heat the duplex to temperatures of about 135 degrees, which will kill the bed bugs in all stages of their life, their eggs, and any other critter that happens to be hiding within the house. According to reports, the fire erupted 30 minutes prior to the completion of the job. You may read the article here.
Mishaps by pest control experts can have costly consequences for consumers. The Edmonton, Canada apartment fire caused $4.5 million in damages. The Cincinnati, Ohio fire caused $90,000 in damages.
When suffering through a bed bug infestation, it’s imperative that you research the company that you are hiring, to help ensure that you and your home are protected no matter why type of treatment method is use. New Jersey pest control professionals have a variety of safe and effective options available to fully eradicate any bed bug infestation.