Category Archives: Bed Bugs

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How to Eliminate Bed Bugs from Your Home

If you think you may have bed bugs in your home, it’s important to act right away. These pests are not only a nuisance, but they can also cause health problems. Health wise, bed bugs are known to cause skin irritation and allergies. In some cases, this can lead to secondary skin problems including infections. That’s why it’s important to exterminate bed bugs as soon as you suspect you have them. But how do you get rid of bed bugs before you can see an exterminator? We have a few tips.

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How To Dispose Of Bed Bug Infested Furniture

If your house has been infested with bed bugs, it may feel very tempting to dispose of all of your furniture to be extra sure the pests won’t come back. Our team has treated hundreds of bed bug infestations, and our partner company Cooks CleanOUT Services has disposed of a lot of bed bug infested furniture, so we put together this article as a resource to help you decide how and where to dispose of your furniture if you choose to do so.

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How Long Can Bed Bugs Live In An Empty House?

When bed bugs infest your one and only home where you live, there is clearly an urgent need to get them removed right away. But what if they infest a property you own that you’re not living in? Tempted to let the bed bugs die off on their own, you might be wondering, “how long can bed bugs live in an empty house?”

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How Long Does It Take To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs & Keep Them Away?

Most people want to eradicate bed bugs from their house the moment they find out there’s an infestation. In addition to the inconvenience of dealing with the repercussions of bed bugs, it is also difficult to resume a normal social life until these pests are eliminated since they spread so easily. So if you’re currently dealing with a bed bug infestation and you’re eager to get over it, you may be wondering, “How long does it take to get rid of bed bugs?” In short, the answer is:

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Bed Bugs: Eliminating the Creepy Crawly Critters

Bed bugs are pesky little things, and no one is immune to them. These little critters can be found on every continent except Antarctica, making them one of the most invasive species in the world. What can be done about the buggers?

Fortunately, the helpful folks at Dominion Pest Control are extremely well-versed in bed bug elimination and prevention. Today, we want to pass some of our knowledge on to you! We’ll walk through the identification of bed bugs, treatment, and further prevention. Continue reading

Bed Bug Specialist Lititz PA

If you are in need of a local bed bug specialist Lititz PA or Manheim Township, and need extermination, call us at 717-393-7879, but please watch our interview video with our professional bed bug expert, Christopher Komarow first. In this video, you will learn not only about bed bugs, but why most Lititz residents choose Dominion for eradication of bed bugs. You may watch the video here:

Dominion’s bed bug specialists treat over one hundred infestations a year all over Lancaster County, including Lititz.  We use chemical applications, and do not use heat or freezing treatments.  We have found that we need to go behind a lot of the national pest control companies who choose to use these techniques.  The reason is, these type of bed bug treatments end up “pushing” the buggers into the walls and then they return sometime later when “the coast is clear”.

We believe another reason Lititz areas resident choose Dominion as their bed bug specialist company is because we are the area’s most trusted local name in pest control.  Dominion’s technicians have an average of fifteen years experience per technician–which is unheard of in the exterminating industry.

If you have watched the Bed Bug Information Video above and you are ready to schedule your treatment with one of our specialists, please print out our Bed Bug Prep Sheet (English & Spanish).

After printing out the Bed Bug Prep Sheet, please call our Customer Care Team: 717-393-7879.  The team will be happy to answer any other questions you might have and schedule you for either a bed bug inspection or treatment.

CBS21 TV Bed Bug Interview

Jenni Joyce from CBS21 interviewed Dominion’s Christopher Komarow (correct spelling) in an exclusive Bed Bug story. Unfortunately the link has expired, but we’ve included the transcript from CBS21.

Bed bug infestations up 500 percent in Lancaster County

“Bed bugs are taking over several major cities and now they’ve made their way to Lancaster County. Lancaster city’s health officer said she got a couple more cases Thursday. Looking at the big picture, though, the city was free of bed bugs in 2007. Now, they’re continuing to multiply. Two dead bed bugs were dropped off to Dominion Pest Control on Thursday, by homeowners extremely concerned about their discovery. However, these pests are nothing new for senior technician Christopher Kamarow. “It seems like as soon as I finish up with one job another one comes in,” said Kamarow. Lancaster County has become an increasingly popular destination for the insects during the last three years. Kamarow said their presence has increased by 500 percent, and people in the area are at a real disadvantage when it comes to stopping the trend.

“Most people are simply not aware of the fact that bed bugs are a real insect and how they tend to hitch rides from one place to another on us and our belongings … from hotel stays to international transit or even just public transit, intermingling luggage with other people,” said Kamarow. Lancaster city’s health officer admits there’s a growing problem in city homes. Kamarow said the bugs can crawl their way from one row-home to the next. Bed bugs like to travel. They’re not picky about their food source or their destination. “Rich, poor, clean or dirty, everyone is susceptible to bed bug infestation,” said Kamarow. Kamarow also said a watchful eye is the best line of defense. “You’ve got to be careful and conscious of your surroundings. And after a while, every dot or speck will be a bed bug.”

To see an interview with Chris and Dominion’s owner, Gregory Pettis, click on the Bed Bug Information Video.

What Makes Us the Best Lancaster PA Exterminators for Bed Bugs & More?

If you are looking for the best Lancaster PA exterminators, don’t hesitate to give Dominion a call: 717-393-7879. Dominion is featured in Angie’s List, and is a member of the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and is known in Lancaster for there extermination as the best locally owned pest control company.

Dominion’s best exterminators in Lancaster County PA services the entire region of Lancaster and York PA.

For a brief history of this best exterminating company, read below:

From the beginning:

Dominion Pest Control has quite a resume, being recognized as a local exterminating company in Lancaster PA that is not afraid to take on even the toughest pests like termites, stink bugs, bed bugs, ants, boxelder beetles and more. Some national exterminating companies will not service some of these bugs! In 2007, Dominion Pest Control and exterminating was asked to be in WGAL’s Local Pros Who Know Program, producing two videos for with the station.

Running Wild:

In 2009, Lancaster Newspapers and York Daily Record featured Dominion Pest Control technicians on their front pages for being so aggressive with stink bug extermination in Lancaster and York, PA.

Again in 2009, Dominion made history with their exterminating reality show, Dominators.TV. The show, displayed how the Dominion technicians fared in tough and sometimes dangerous exterminating situations, treating Lancaster and York’s toughest pests such as termites, stink bugs and angry hornets. York Daily Record said the Dominators, “Think in 3-D”. Lancaster Newspapers staff writer Mary Beth Schweigert, talked about Dominators reality series, in her feature article: Total Domination of Reality TV– “Each 10- to 30-minute episode plays up the danger and mystery surrounding the often-misunderstood profession, with dramatic theme music, extreme close-ups and ominous narration.” Since being launched, the episodes have been viewed over 18,000 times online!

Another great move Dominion made was to bring one of the best female exterminators to their team in the fall of 2009. Jan Strausbaugh, brings 20 years of extermination!

Today:

Dominion has grown quickly as word has gotten out about their seasoned exterminators and we currently employ more than 10 persons in the best Lancaster PA extermination business. Always having the most friendly, experienced and qualified exterminating technicians in Lancaster to your door. It doesn’t matter if it is a termite, stink bug, ant, mice, roach or other pest needing control, we have the most experienced team ready to respond.

BBB pest control Lancaster PA

Another reason residents in Lancaster choose Dominion Pest Control is because we have been an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) since 2006. To view Dominion’s status with the BBB click here: BBB pest control Lancaster PA. As you probably are aware, the Better Business Bureau has high standards, and very few pest control companies are willing to become members since their inception! With the number of years that Dominion brings with its experience, we are proud to display our status!

Angie’s List:

Dominion is being told by their customers that Angie’s List is listing them, and they are recommending us to Angie’s List! We are honored that our customers are endorsing us!