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Clutter Levels
Level 1 – Warranty
Vacant apartments, normally furnished home.
All items in closets are hung up or on shelves. Very few items are on the ground.
Level 2 – Warranty
Normal apartment furnishings for the size of the apartment
Closets are packed with personal belonging, but there is room within the apartment for us to move items from the closet and spread them out to be heated.
Level 3 – Warranty is questionable and will be determined on a case by case basis
Excessive furniture.
Closets are packed with personal items and there is limited or no room for us to remove the items from the closets so we can heat them.
Usually there are multiple families living in the apartment.
Level 4 (Hoarding) – No warranty and can’t be heated at this level
A lot of furniture in the size apartment. For example, there is enough furniture to furnish a 4 bedroom apartment placed into a 1 bedroom apartment
Closets are packed with personal items and there is limited or no room for us to remove the items from the closets so we can heat them
There are only small pathways for us to walk through the unit
Infestation Levels
Low – Warranty
Infestation Duration: Less than 1 month
Sightings: Few sightings noted, if any
Fecal Stains: Minimal fecal stains, if any
Bites: Minimal bites noted, if any
Infestation Levels
Medium – Warranty
Infestation Duration: Less than 3 months.
Sightings: Consistent sightings noted in a localized area.
Fecal Stains: Moderate stains.
Bites: Regular bites noted over a period of time.
HIGH -Warranty is questionable and will be determined on a case by case basis
Infestation Duration: Anything over 3 months.
Sightings: Heavy sightings noted.
Fecal Stains: Severe stains in multiple locations.
Bites: Severe bites noted.
Guarantee:
If the Clutter level (BELOW) is 1-3 and the infestation level (BELOW) is medium or low and all adjoining units have been cleared of bedbug activity then the Custom Bedbug guarantees control of bed bugs with our Thermal service treatments for 90 days after treatment date. The treated dwelling will be free from live bed bugs during this time. If live bed bugs are determined to be present during this time, Custom Bedbug will re-treat as necessary. A canine inspection may be required for verification.
The Custom Bedbug cannot guarantee that bed bugs will not be reintroduced in the future.
Treatments will not be guaranteed if a high level infestation is determined on or before the initial service is performed or if infestation has been longer than six months.
A management plan will need to be implemented in the case of high infestations. Customers will be notified prior to treatment if it does not qualify for a guarantee
Bed bugs vary in size, with the smallest immature larvae being from less than 1/16 inch up to full-grown-up adults being about 3/8 inch long. Their color may vary from a translucent yellowish-white to a rusty reddish brown. When viewed from above, they appear to be an oval-round type shape. When viewed from the side, their bodies appear flattened; however, freshly fed bed bugs are engorged with blood and appear more robust.
Bed bug eggs are oval-oblong, pearly white in color, and about one millimeter in length. They may be found singly or in groups. Eggs may be found on virtually any surface where bed bugs hide or travel. Eggs are coated with a sticky substance that glues them place where laid by the female.
Mistaken Identities
Cockroaches have been around for millions of years, evolving into some of the most adaptable pests on Earth. There are approximately 4,000 living species of cockroaches in the world. About 70 of these species are found in the United States. Cockroaches are commonly found in buildings and homes because they prefer warm environments close to food and water. Unfortunately, cockroaches can cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks, especially in children.
Although ticks are commonly thought of as insects, they are actually arachnids like scorpions, spiders and mites. All members of this group have four pairs of legs as adults and have no antennae. hard tick (american dog tick)Adult insects have three pairs of legs and one pair of antennae. Ticks are among the most efficient carriers of disease because they attach firmly when sucking blood, feed slowly and may go unnoticed for a considerable time while feeding. Ticks take several days to feed.
Booklice are not true lice. While they resemble lice in size and shape, booklice feed only on fungi or mold. If you find them in grain or other stored food products, it is an indication of high humidity which encourages mold growth. In addition to food products, psocids may be found under wallpaper, in furniture, along the sides of windows or on window sills around potted plants. Booklice do not bite, transmit disease, or damage food or fabric, but they can be very annoying.
Cockroaches have been around for millions of years, evolving into some of the most adaptable pests on Earth. There are approximately 4,000 living species of cockroaches in the world. About 70 of these species are found in the United States. Cockroaches are commonly found in buildings and homes because they prefer warm environments close to food and water. Unfortunately, cockroaches can cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks, especially in children.