Before you pay for any treatment, an inspection tells you 2 things: whether the bug you found really is a bed bug, and how many rooms or compartments it has reached. In Desert Hot Springs, where people live in everything from 4 bedroom houses to RVs, that answer can change the plan and the price a great deal.
Reasons to Book One
- You or your kids wake up with fresh bites after sleeping at home.
- You spot dark specks on a mattress label, couch seam or headboard.
- A roommate, guest or neighbor in your complex reports bed bugs.
- You brought home a used bed frame, dresser or sofa.
What Our Technician Checks
We start with every bed: the seams and tags, the box spring or platform, the frame joints and the back of the headboard. From there we move to nightstands, couches, recliners, baseboards, outlet plates and closet shelves. In a mobile home or RV we also open storage under the bed and benches, since those spaces sit right next to where people sleep.
The Visit, Step by Step
- QuestionsWhen the signs started, who sleeps where and any recent trips, hotel stays or used furniture.
- Beds firstEvery bed, sofa bed and couch someone sleeps on gets checked before the rest of the room.
- EvidenceWe show you what we find and usually take photos.
- PlanWe list each room involved and the methods that make sense for your home.
A Written Report for Renters and Owners
About half of Desert Hot Springs households rent. AB 551 says that after a licensed inspection, the landlord must share the findings with affected tenants within 2 business days. Our report names each room or unit where we found bugs, which gives tenants, landlords and park managers the same facts to work from.
Before the Visit
- Leave the sheets on the beds as they are so any spots stay visible for our technician.
- Stop using sprays, powders or foggers and set them aside a few days before.
Inspection Questions
Could my bites be from something else in the desert?
Yes. Mosquitoes, no-see-ums and fleas also bite people here, and the marks can look alike. An inspection looks for the things only bed bugs leave behind, such as dark spots, cast skins and eggs on the bed and furniture.
Can you inspect a mobile home or a park model?
Yes. We check the bed, the built in seating, the gaps around the floor trim and the storage areas under beds and benches, then note anything we find for you and the park manager if you rent the space.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets a visit time with you in Desert Hot Springs. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.