Bug Control in Contra Costa County

Bug Control is something the professional pest exterminators have been taking care of for years now. Pest Control jobs are created every year and people like us a re hired simply because bugs are often hard to eliminate without the right gear and chemicals. 

​Call us at (925) 329-3366

Walnut Creek Pest Control offers the best bug control in the area. We take care of nearly all types of bugs, from bed bugs, fleas, spiders, silverfish, cockroaches, and ants, to wasps, moths, and flies. Whether they be critters crawling, or flying, or biting, or just simply infesting, we handle all bug problems that people will be facing.

Whether you be a homeowner or running your own business, we take care of bug control on properties for both inside the house and outside on the property. We offer a range of services to customers to take care of their bug problems. From spraying bugs, to setting up baits and traps, we promise to do our part to completely eliminate all types of the bugs that are bothering your from your property.

To get in touch with professional bug control personnel, contact at (925) 329-3366. We will help figure out exactly what kind of bugs are the problem in your home, and give you an idea about what we would do to take care of it for you, as well as giving you an ideal and affordable estimate. 

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Bug Control - Bed Bugs, Fleas, Cockroaches, Silverfish & More

• ​How to Control Bedbugs And Pests

Bugs and other home pests are always very dangerous at any household. They cause a lot of discomfort challenges and bring about some stress and should be avoided at any cost. They also cause a lot of damage to furniture, beds, as well as other various household items. If not effectively controlled, they multiply very fast and can infest your home heavily such that controlling them becomes a huge challenge.
Below are some ways on how to control different types of pests and bugs;

• Bed bugs

This is among the worst feared form of infestation that can occur in your house. They are feared by many people as they are very hard to control. Most types of bed bugs mutate easily hence becoming resistant to many chemicals. They feed on blood of people and reproduce at an alarming rate.

Once your house has been infested by bedbugs, systematic cleaning is needed. There are non-toxic methods of eradicating bugs. Use heat and CO2 as they attract bedbugs, while redirecting them to a glue sticky medium.

Washing beddings in hot water is another effective way of handling them. Water of about 120o F or higher kills any bedbugs available within them.

In bedrooms, chairs and other forms of furniture where bedbugs can hide, vacuuming can be done carefully as well as sprinkling insecticides. When doing all of these, sort out each item solely in order to ensure that everything is treated effectively. Below is a process that can be followed for bug control;

• Identify the invested areas.

In most cases, bugs affect bedrooms but they can spread to other areas within the house. Other areas that can be affected include sofas, tables and chairs. Fast identification of bedbugs means faster treatment, and there is no need of delays as bedbugs multiply at a very fast rate.

• Take care of your bedding.

As we all know, bedding are very expensive and many people tend to throw them away. This is unnecessary and there are still chances of infection of new beddings.

• Find a safer sleeping place.

If your beddings have been infested by bed bugs, it is advisable to look a better sleeping place before treatment is carried out. Bugs cause a lot of discomfort to you and your family, and getting another sleeping place is ideal. Care should be taken as bed bugs may migrate with you hence leading to a faster spread.

• Vacuum the mattresses.

After vacuuming the mattress, discard the vacuum bag and keep the vacuum cleaner outside the house. It is necessary to purchase bug-proof casings for your mattress. These casings are made of fabric materials and this is where the mattress is slide in. They have zippers that are designed to prevent the bed bugs from entering or exiting the mattress.

• Eliminate bed bugs on the bed frame.

If you want this job done perfectly, hire a pest control expert. This is where most bedbugs are located and care should be taken when handling them. Vacuuming alone is not enough since it does not eradicate all eggs. Spraying certain insecticides is a sure of killing all bedbugs together with the eggs.

• Treat all other affected furniture.

This involves systematic treatment of all items inside the room that might be infected. This is not necessary to al rooms as you had identified the affected areas. Check for drawers, closets, baseboards among others.

• Carefully choose insecticides.

Government recommended chemicals are the best in controlling the bedbugs since most of them are made over extensive research. However, most of these insecticides function effectively if applied appropriately. Some of them may be harmful to people and pets and should be handled carefully.

High levels of hygiene should be maintained in such areas as well as sufficient ventilation. After treatment of the bedbugs, inspect the house frequently to ensure that no bugs have been left behind.

• Fleas 

Fleas mostly affect pets, and that is the most method of gaining entry into your homestead. Cleaning your pests regularly is an effective method of preventing fleas. Comb your pets and apply detergents as well.

Natural detergents such as Citrus can be applied in water for washing the pets. Shampoo mixed with cedar is also effective in washing away fleas. They are available commercially and easily acquired at any point.

Fleas usually hide in dirt and garbage bins hence disposing dirt is an effective way of preventing them. Vacuuming is also a good way of clearing them from your homestead.

• Cockroaches 

​The most advisable way of clearing cockroaches is by cleaning the bathroom and kitchen. These are perfect breeding areas for cockroaches and regular check might curb their reproduction.
The diatomaceous earth is another way of preventing cockroaches. Sprinkling cockroach congested areas is a safe alternative since it possess no harm to humans. This must be done over a period of time as it takes time for the cockroaches’ exoskeleton to break possibly due to mutation.
 
Safety precautions when handling bugs and pests

i.Notify your family members about the exercise.This creates awareness and reduces the risk of exposure to harmful chemical insecticides. It also gives your kin time to schedule for other activities inside or outside the house.

ii.Use foggers carefully.
If you are using chemical treatment methods, foggers should not be excessively used as they lead to accident in many occasions. They build flammable vapors which are very dangerous when they get in contact with ignition sources.

iii.Keep children away from the premises
Children are highly susceptible to chemical harm and keeping them away from such elements is a safety measure. If kept in the house, children might interfere with certain chemicals and this may be harmful.
Some chemicals might result in chronic complications like Asthma and hence should be kept away from children reach.

​iv.Keep utensils and food safe.
Cover cooking utensils and food as they might get contaminated in the process.
 
v.Limited access of the house.
Avoid entry into areas that have been sprayed with these insecticides. Create adequate ventilation and conduct a thorough cleanup exercise after the pesticides have taken effect.