Bed Bugs control in San Antonio & the Hill Country
Flat, reddish-brown insects that hide near where people sleep and spread in luggage and furniture. Common around the Medical Center, travel hubs, and multi-family properties.
01 · How to identify it
Bed Bugs
Cimex lectularius
- Common name
- Common bed bug
- Scientific name
- Cimex lectularius
- Size
- Adults about 3/16 in, the size of an apple seed
- Color
- Reddish brown; darker and rounder after feeding
- Behavior
- Feeds at night, hides in seams and cracks within a few feet of the bed
- Local season
- Year-round; cases often follow summer and holiday travel
02 · Signs
What will you notice?
- Dark spots on mattress seams
- Itchy bites in rows or clusters
- Shed skins and tiny white eggs
- Live flat bugs in bedding or furniture
03 · Risk
Risk to home and health
- Itchy bites and possible skin infection from scratching
- Sleep loss and anxiety
- Spreads to other rooms and units
- Costly to clear once established
04 · What to do
What do I do about bed bugs?
- 01Do not move to another room or the couch. That spreads them.
- 02Wash and dry bedding on high heat.
- 03Put a few suspect bugs or a photo in a sealed bag.
- 04Do not use foggers. They scatter bed bugs into walls.
- You find spots, skins, or a live bug.
- You wake up with new bites more than once.
- You recently traveled or brought home used furniture.
“The worst bed bug cases I see started with a store-bought fogger. They don't kill the bugs in the seams. They just drive them into the walls and the next room. If you think you have them, leave everything where it is, bag a sample, and call. The sooner we map it, the smaller the job.”
Robert C. LeBlanc
Entomologist · Custom Pest Control05 · Field photos
Field photos & evidence from local jobs
Real photos from jobs involving bed bugs.
06 · Treatment
How we treat it
Bed bugs punish shortcuts. We confirm the species, map the spread, and verify the result with a follow-up inspection instead of guessing.
- 01 · Inspect
- 02 · Identify species
- 03 · Written plan
- 04 · Treat
- 05 · Follow-up
07 · Questions
What people ask us.
Are bed bugs a sign of a dirty home?+
No. Bed bugs feed on people, not dirt. They show up in clean homes and nice hotels alike.
Do bed bugs carry diseases?+
They are not known to spread disease, but bites can itch and become infected from scratching.
Can I see them with my eyes?+
Yes. Adults are about the size of an apple seed. Eggs and young ones are much harder to spot.
