ASAP Pest Control – Pest Control Experts for Over 25 Years
At ASAP Pest Control, we’ve spent over 25 years helping homeowners protect their spaces from pests.
One of the most common issues we handle today is bed bugs, especially after people bring used furniture into their homes.
If you’ve recently purchased secondhand items, it’s important to take steps now to prevent a bed bug infestation.
Why Used Furniture Can Bring Bed Bugs Into Your Home
Where Bed Bugs Hide
Over the years, we’ve seen how easily bed bugs can enter homes through furniture. They hide in tight spaces like:
- Mattress seams
- Cushion linings
- Drawer joints
- Under the baseboard
Once they get in, they can infest an entire room quickly.
| Hiding Spot | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upholstered furniture | High |
| Mattress folds | High |
| Wood frame crevices | Medium |
| Metal parts | Low |
Our Step-by-Step Process to Prevent Bed Bugs
Step 1: Inspect Before You Bring Furniture Inside
We always recommend a thorough inspection before moving any used item into your home. Use a flashlight to check for:
- Rust-colored stains
- Tiny black dots (bed bug droppings)
- Shed skins and eggs
- Any signs in seams and cracks or crevices
Pro tip: We like using a magnifying glass for hard-to-see signs of bedbug activity.
Step 2: Isolate and Treat the Furniture
Don’t bring items directly inside. Instead:
- Keep them outside or in a garage.
- Use bed bug heaters or a heat box.
- Follow the correct set up procedure to heat items in a controlled manner and your bed bug risks drop dramatically.
- Use chemical treatments if heat is not an option.
| Treatment | Effectiveness | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Bed bug heat treatment | Very High | 6–12 hours |
| Chemical options | Moderate | 1–2 weeks |
| DIY inspections | Low | Ongoing |
Step 3: Monitor and Prevent Future Infestations
Once furniture is cleared, it’s important to prevent future bed bug issues.
- Vacuum carpets and floors often
- Focus on areas near baseboards
- Wash bed sheets in hot water weekly
- Seal off cracks and crevices
Use traps under furniture legs to catch bugs early. If bugs are on the rise, early detection is your best defense.
What to Do If You Already Have Bed Bugs
If you find signs of a bed bug infestation, we can help. We offer bed bug treatment options that are safe, effective, and affordable.
Our services include:
- Full bed bug extermination using heat
- Spot chemical treatments
- Follow-ups to ensure total bed bug removal
We serve all of Volusia County, including New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and Deland. If you need fast help, call us—our experienced bed bug exterminators will take care of the problem quickly.
How Our Heat Treatment Works
Our bed bug killing heat method uses high temperatures to kill bugs at every life stage. This effective and advanced bed bug method targets eggs, larvae, and adults in a single procedure to heat treat furniture and rooms.
Final Checklist From ASAP Pest Control
| Task | Complete? |
|---|---|
| Inspect all used furniture | ☐ |
| Heat treat or chemically treat | ☐ |
| Vacuum and seal crevices | ☐ |
| Set traps under legs of furniture | ☐ |
| Wash linens in hot water | ☐ |
Let ASAP Pest Control Help You Today
We’ve been solving pest control problems for over 25 years. From affordable pest control to the top bed bug solutions, we know what works.
If you live in New Smyrna Beach and surrounding areas, call us before you bring that used couch or bed frame home.
We’re here to inspect, exterminate, and help you get rid of bed bugs for good.
