Bed bugs · Atlanta, GA
Bed bug treatment with a plan from inspection to follow-up
Bed bugs hide in seams and cracks within a few feet of where people rest. Getting rid of them takes confirmation, a thorough method, and follow-up.
Need a bed bug exterminator in Atlanta? It starts with a bed bug inspection to confirm what you have, then bed bug heat treatment or a conventional treatment with follow-up.
Call if you notice:
- Itchy bites in lines after sleeping
- Rusty or black spots on mattress seams
- You brought home used furniture or luggage from a trip
Step 1: confirm it’s bed bugs
Look for evidence
Live bugs, shed skins, tiny eggs, and rusty or black spots on mattress seams and headboards. Bed bug identification.
Inspection
A professional inspects beds, furniture, baseboards and outlets. In multifamily buildings, neighboring units may need checking.
Don’t rely on bites
Bite reactions vary widely, and some people don’t react at all.
Treatment methods
| Method | How it works | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-room heat | Raises room and contents temperature high enough to kill all life stages, with monitoring sensors | Heat-sensitive items must be removed; one long visit |
| Conventional (chemical) | Labeled insecticides in cracks, crevices and furniture joints, plus dusts in voids | Usually multiple visits about 2 weeks apart |
| Steam & vacuum | Direct-contact tools for seams and furniture | Supplements other methods |
| Encasements & monitors | Mattress and box-spring encasements; interceptors under bed legs | Trap and reveal remaining bugs |
Preparation matters
Laundering bedding and clothing on high heat, reducing clutter, and following your provider’s prep list all improve results. Read our bed bug preparation checklist.
What affects bed bug treatment cost
We don’t publish prices before an inspection. These factors determine the scope of work:
- Number of rooms or units
- Method (heat vs. conventional)
- Clutter and furniture volume
- Follow-up inspections
- Multifamily coordination
How it works
Call
Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and for how long. Photos help.
Inspection
A technician checks the house, crawl space or basement, attic access and yard, and finds the source, not just the symptoms.
Your plan
You get the treatment options that fit your home, what each involves, and the factors that set the cost, before any work starts.
Treatment & follow-up
Targeted treatment, practical fixes you can make, and follow-up visits where the pest needs them.
Frequently asked questions
Should I throw away my mattress?
Usually not. Encasements and treatment can save it. Discarded infested furniture can also spread bed bugs to others unless it is sealed and labeled.
Can I sleep in another room?
Moving to another room can spread bed bugs to it. Ask your provider before relocating.
Can bed bugs come back after treatment?
They can be brought back in through travel, visitors or used furniture. Follow-up inspections, mattress encasements and interceptors under bed legs help catch any survivors or new arrivals early.
Bed Bug Treatment across Atlanta
We cover intown Atlanta inside I-285 and the nearby cities listed below.
Intown Atlanta
- Downtown Atlanta
- Midtown Atlanta
- Old Fourth Ward
- West Midtown & Northwest Atlanta
- Inman Park
- Poncey-Highland
- Virginia-Highland
- Morningside-Lenox Park
- Ansley Park
- Candler Park & Lake Claire
- Kirkwood & Edgewood
- East Lake
- East Atlanta & Ormewood Park
- Grant Park & Glenwood Park
- West End & Vine City
- Westview & Mozley Park
- Southwest Atlanta
- Southeast & South-Central Atlanta
- Buckhead