Before any money goes to treatment, an inspection tells you whether the pest really is a bed bug and how many rooms it has claimed. In a Laguna Niguel house with bedrooms on more than 1 floor, the answer to the second question sets the size of the job.
Good Reasons to Book
- New bites show up after a trip or after visitors have left.
- You see dark specks on a mattress label, a fabric headboard or a sectional seam.
- A tenant, neighbor in a shared wall unit or relative has found bed bugs.
- You bought a used bed frame, dresser or sofa and now notice signs.
What We Look At
The beds come first: seams, tufts and labels, the box spring, frame joints and the back of the headboard. Next we check nightstands, sofas, recliners and the guest room, then baseboards, carpet edges on the stairs, door trim and outlet covers. In split level homes we also look at the landing between floors and at boxes and spare mattresses kept in the garage.
How the Visit Goes
- QuestionsWhen the signs began, who sleeps on which floor, and any recent travel, guests or used furniture.
- Beds and seatingEvery bed, sofa bed and chair used for rest is checked.
- EvidenceWe show you bugs, eggs, skins or spots and usually take photos.
- Next stepsWe list each affected room and level and the methods that fit.
Reports for Owners, Tenants and Associations
About a third of Laguna Niguel households rent, and many homes sit inside HOA villages. Our report lists every room and floor where we found activity, which helps an owner meet the AB 551 rule of sharing licensed inspection results with affected tenants within 2 business days, and gives the association clear facts if attached units need a check.
Before We Arrive
- Do not strip the beds or rearrange the bedroom, since we read the clues where they lie.
- Skip any spray, dust or fogger for several days so bugs are not driven deeper into the walls.
Inspection Questions
Do you inspect the downstairs guest room if the bites happened upstairs?
Yes. Guests, children and pets move between floors all day, so we check bedrooms on every level, plus the stairs and any room with a sofa bed. Bugs found on one floor often have a foothold on another.
We just returned from a cruise and I see a few bites. Is it worth an inspection?
If the bites keep appearing after a few nights at home, yes. Keep the luggage closed in the garage or on a hard floor until we arrive, and do not unpack it onto a bed.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets a visit time with you in Laguna Niguel. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.