Milwaukee Bed Bug Exterminator
90%+ Need Just 1 Treatment • Fair & Transparent Pricing • Discreet Unmarked Vehicles
- Next-day service available
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- Keep ALL furniture — no throwing anything out
- Low prep options - save hours of work
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- 30 Min arrival window & calls returned promptly
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OUR AFFORDABLE BED BUG TREATMENT OPTIONS
Choose the Most Effective Bed Bug Treatment for You
Every infestation is different. We’ll help you select the most effective and affordable option — or call us for a free consultation.
Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators uses Aprehend. Aprehend is manufactured by Rockwell Labs. Rockwell states that Aprehend usually requires one application. Affordable’s own five-year records show that more than 90% of its customers have required only one treatment.
- Aprehend® professional bed bug treatment
- Residual treatment barrier
- Usually requires 1 application, according to Rockwell Labs
- Long-lasting residual activity
- Follow-up treatment available if needed
MOST POPULAR
The most thorough method available. Rooms are heated to temperatures lethal to bed bugs at all life stages — adults, nymphs, and eggs.
- Kills ALL stages in a single treatment
- Heats room to lethal temperature
- No chemicals
- Same day results
- Great for severe infestations
- Saves furniture & mattresses
Ultimate Combo
1BR Apt Chemical Plus Heat 1 BR
Our most powerful package combines heat treatment to kill all bugs and eggs, followed by chemical application for lasting protection.
- Heat treatment + chemical treatment
- Maximum protection & eradication
- High Success Rate
- Treats home thoroughly
- Best for multi-room infestations
- Cost-effective for severe cases
Not sure which treatment is right for you? Call us at 414-446-3030 and we’ll guide you to the best option.
Professional Aprehend Treatment
We use Aprehend®, a professional bed bug treatment manufactured by Rockwell Labs. When applied according to the manufacturer's directions, Aprehend is designed to control existing bed bug infestations with a single application in many cases. Rockwell Labs states that Aprehend “usually requires only one application” because its residual fungal-spore barrier continues working after the initial service. Our results: More than 90% of our customers have required only one treatment, based on our completed treatment records over the past five years. Results vary depending on infestation conditions, preparation, reintroduction and other factors.
WHY CHOOSE AFFORDABLE BED BUG EXTERMINATORS
We Do Things Differently Than Other Milwaukee Exterminators
After speaking with over 20,000 clients, our Sales Manager Douglas Lenski knows exactly what bed bug victims need — fast, affordable help without the embarrassment or excessive prep work other companies demand. You will talk to a real person or get a prompt call back. When you make an appointment, we give you a 30-minute arrival window.
I've personally spoken with over 20,000 bed bug victims. I know how stressful and embarrassing this is. Our mission is to eliminate your problem quickly, affordably, and discreetly — so you can get back to sleeping peacefully.
Douglas Lenski
Sales Manager, Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators
Discreet Unmarked Vehicle
We arrive in a plain white or grey vehicle with no logos or markings. Your neighbors will never know we were there.
Next-Day Service Available
We understand how stressful bed bugs are. When you call before noon, we can often schedule you for the very next morning.
Keep ALL Your Furniture
You don't need to throw away your mattress, sofa, or any furniture. Our treatments work with your belongings in place.
Low-prep options available
Preparation requirements vary by treatment and service level. Ask which preparation steps apply to your treatment. This could save hours of labor.
Safe for Kids & Pets
We use EPA-registered products according to their labeled directions. Occupants and pets must follow the required treatment and re-entry instructions.
BBB Accredited & Licensed
We are BBB Accredited, our Wisconsin license number is 534215 (click to see license), and carry professional liability insurance for your peace of mind.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
What Our Clients Say
4.7/5 based on 111 Google Reviews
“I was embarrassed to even call, but Doug made me feel completely comfortable. They came the next morning in a plain white van just like they promised. One treatment and the bugs were gone. I wish I had called sooner!”
Sarah M.
Milwaukee, WI
“Other companies told me I had to throw away my $1,200 mattress. Affordable Bed Bug said absolutely not — and they were right. The heat treatment worked perfectly, zero bugs since. Saved me thousands.”
Wauwatosa, WI
“I was shocked that I didn’t have to bag all my clothes. Took one afternoon off work, they came, and my apartment has been bug-free for 8 months. Professional, discreet, and very affordable. Highly recommend!”
West Allis, WI
“I was skeptical about the price but the combo package was absolutely worth it. The technician was incredibly thorough and professional. No bugs after 6 months. Best money I have spent in my life.”
Waukesha, WI
“Quick response, excellent results. Called Monday morning, they were at my house Tuesday. I have a toddler and they were extremely careful to ensure everything was safe. Very grateful for this company.”
Racine, WI
“Used them for a rental property with a severe infestation. One treatment with the combo package handled the entire 3-bedroom unit. Tenant is still happy 4 months later. Will call again if needed.”
Brookfield, WI
Real Results, Real Numbers
After more than a decade serving Milwaukee and surrounding counties, our track record speaks for itself.
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Know Your Enemy
Can I see bed bugs with the naked eye?
Yes — adult bed bugs are visible to the naked eye (about the size of an apple seed), but eggs and newly-hatched nymphs are nearly invisible without magnification.
How did I get bed bugs?
Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers. They travel on luggage, used furniture, clothing, and even people. Hotels, airplanes, and public transit are common sources.
How fast do bed bugs spread?
A single pregnant female can lay up to 5 eggs per day. An infestation can grow from 1 bug to 500+ in 3 months if untreated. Don't wait!
Do bed bug bites spread disease?
Current research shows bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases through their bites. However, bites can cause severe allergic reactions and secondary infections from scratching.
frequently asked questions
How much does bed bug treatment cost in Milwaukee?
Our bed bug treatment pricing is based on the size of the treatment area and the level of infestation. We believe in fair, transparent pricing, and we focus on providing an effective treatment without unnecessary services or upsells.
In many cases, one treatment is all that is needed, which is why our approach is centered around thorough preparation, professional treatment, and doing the job correctly the first time.
For an accurate price for your home, contact us and we can discuss your situation and provide straightforward pricing before treatment.
Do I need to leave my home during treatment?
Yes. You will need to leave your home during treatment and remain out of the treated area for at least 5 hours.
This allows the treatment to be applied properly and gives the products time to work. We will provide you with the preparation instructions you need before your appointment so you know exactly what to do before leaving.
Once the required 5-hour period has passed, you can return home as directed.
How long does bed bug treatment take?
How long does bed bug treatment take?
Treatment takes at least 5 hours, but larger homes or homes requiring more extensive treatment may take longer.
You must remain out of the home for at least 5 hours during treatment. If you return after 5 hours and any treated areas are still wet, you will need to remain out of the home until those areas are completely dry.
The exact amount of time depends on the size of the home and the amount of treatment required. Most homes only need 5 hours.
Do I need to throw away my mattress or furniture?
No. In most cases, you do not need to throw away your mattress or furniture.
Our goal is to treat the bed bug infestation without requiring you to replace your belongings unnecessarily. Mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and furniture can often be treated as part of the overall treatment.
Throwing away furniture can also be expensive and may not solve the problem if bed bugs are still present elsewhere in the home.
Before treatment, we will explain what needs to be done to prepare your home and what items, if any, need special attention.
Will you re-treat if bed bugs come back?
Our goal is to eliminate your bed bug infestation with one thorough treatment. However, if you are still seeing signs of bed bugs after treatment, we offer a discounted follow-up treatment.
The discounted follow-up is available after 30 days and up to 60 days after the initial treatment.
If you believe you are still seeing bed bugs, contact us so we can discuss what you are seeing and determine whether a follow-up treatment is appropriate.
What rooms and things do you treat?
We treat the areas of your home where bed bugs may be hiding or traveling. This includes bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, mattresses, box springs, bed frames, furniture, and other areas where bed bugs may be present.
Bed bugs can travel beyond the room where they were first discovered, which is why we don’t limit treatment to just the bedroom or the location where you noticed them.
Our goal is to thoroughly treat the areas that may be affected so we can address the infestation throughout the home rather than leaving untreated areas where bed bugs could remain.
How do I prepare for a bed bug treatment?
One of the advantages of our Aprehend treatment is that preparation is simple. You only need to prepare your bedding.
There is no need to completely empty your home or spend hours moving furniture and belongings around. We want the treatment process to be as straightforward and convenient as possible.
Before your appointment, we will provide you with the specific instructions for preparing your bedding so that we can properly treat your home.
How quickly can you come?
We typically can schedule your bed bug treatment within 24 to 48 hours.
During our busy season, appointments may take 48 to 72 hours depending on our schedule and availability.
We understand that finding bed bugs can be stressful, so we work to get you scheduled as quickly as possible.
When should I call an exterminator for bed bugs?
As soon as you suspect you have bed bugs. You don’t need to wait until the problem gets worse, and you don’t need to start throwing away furniture or trying different DIY products first.
Give us a call and we can talk with you over the phone, listen to what you’re experiencing, and provide clear direction and sound advice about what to do next.
Our goal is to make the process simple. No unnecessary furniture disposal, no confusing DIY treatments, and no guessing. Just straightforward professional advice to help you decide on the right next step.
How can I ensure successful bed bug extermination in my home?
The best way to help ensure a successful treatment is to follow our preparation and after-treatment instructions carefully and allow us to properly treat your home.
With our Aprehend treatment, preparation is simple — you only need to prepare your bedding. We treat the areas where bed bugs may be hiding or traveling, including bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, furniture, and other affected areas.
After treatment, you must stay out of the home for at least 5 hours. If you return after 5 hours and any treated areas are still wet, you must remain out until those areas are completely dry.
We also provide an after-treatment handout with clear directions so you know exactly what to do after we leave. Following those instructions is an important part of the treatment process.
Most importantly, don’t throw away your furniture or attempt DIY treatments before your appointment. If you’re unsure what to do, call us. We can provide clear direction and sound advice throughout the process.
Can bed bugs become resistant to pesticides?
Yes. Bed bugs can develop resistance to certain pesticides, which is one reason why simply using the same DIY spray over and over may not solve an infestation.
Our treatment uses Aprehend along with a synergist. The synergist helps the active ingredient work on the bed bug’s nervous system, including when bed bugs have developed resistance to certain pesticides.
This is one reason we don’t recommend trying to solve a bed bug infestation with repeated DIY sprays. Call us first for clear direction and sound advice so you don’t waste time, money, or unnecessarily expose your home to products that may not solve the problem.
How do we calculate our one-treatment success rate?
Our one-treatment success rate is based on our actual treatment results over a five-year span of bed bug treatments.
We look at the number of infestations that were successfully resolved with the initial treatment and compare that with the total number of treatments performed during that period. This gives us a real-world measure of how often our treatment process successfully eliminates the infestation with one treatment.
Our goal is to get the job done thoroughly the first time whenever possible. While no treatment can guarantee that every infestation will require only one treatment, our five-year treatment history gives us confidence in the effectiveness of our process.
If a follow-up is needed, we offer a discounted follow-up treatment after 30 days and up to 60 days after the initial treatment.
I have bites but can't find bed bugs—what should I do?
Don’t assume that every bite is caused by bed bugs. Sometimes bites can be caused by spiders or other common pests.
Before you start throwing away furniture, buying expensive products, or trying DIY treatments, give us a call. We’ll talk with you about what you’re experiencing and help you determine what may be going on.
Our goal is to give you clear direction and sound advice so you don’t spend money treating for bed bugs when bed bugs may not be the problem.
When in doubt, give us a call and we’ll talk you through it.
Why am I getting bed bug bites but my partner isn't?
Not everyone reacts to bed bug bites. Around half of the population may not have an obvious reaction to bed bug bites, which can allow an infestation to grow without anyone realizing there is a problem.
This is one reason infestations can go unnoticed for a long time. One person may be getting bitten while another person in the same home shows little or no reaction.
If you’re the person who is reacting to the bites, getting bitten early can actually be a blessing because it may give you an opportunity to recognize a potential problem before the infestation becomes more established.
If you’re unsure whether bed bugs are responsible, give us a call. We’ll talk you through what you’re experiencing and provide clear direction and sound advice before you start throwing away furniture or trying DIY treatments.
Can one bed bug turn into an infestation?
Yes. A bed bug infestation can start with just one pregnant female.
A pregnant female bed bug can lay hundreds of eggs without needing to mate again. That means a single female can potentially start a growing infestation if she is brought into a home and goes unnoticed.
This is why finding a bed bug early can be a blessing. Don’t wait to see how the situation develops. If you suspect you may have bed bugs, give us a call.
We can talk with you over the phone, listen to what you’re experiencing, and provide clear direction and sound advice about what to do next. There’s no need to panic, throw away your furniture, or start experimenting with DIY products.
Would you use heat or chemical treatment in your own house?
Our first choice would be Aprehend. For the vast majority of bed bug infestations, this is the treatment we would choose for our own home.
Aprehend offers an effective treatment approach without requiring you to throw away your furniture or belongings, and preparation is simple — you only need to prepare your bedding.
There can be rare situations where we would consider another approach. For example, if we found 30 or more live bed bugs concentrated under a mattress, we might consider heat treatment instead.
But as a general rule, if it were our own house, we’d choose Aprehend.
What's the biggest mistake homeowners make before a bed bug treatment?
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is trying to handle the problem themselves before getting professional advice.
Common mistakes include:
- Throwing away furniture before knowing whether it needs to be discarded.
- Moving things around the house, which can potentially help spread bed bugs into areas that weren’t previously affected.
- Using DIY bed bug products that may not solve the problem and can make the situation more difficult to deal with.
Before you do anything drastic, give us a call for a free phone consultation. We’ll talk with you about what you’re seeing, answer your questions, and give you clear direction and sound advice about what to do next.
Don’t panic, don’t start throwing things away, and don’t start spraying. Call us first.
What's the biggest mistake people make after a bed bug treatment?
One of the biggest mistakes is not following the after-treatment directions we provide.
After treatment, don’t panic or start changing things on your own. In particular, don’t:
- Put an encasement over an area that has been treated if it covers the treatment.
- Wipe or clean off the product that was applied..
- Move to another room to sleep in an attempt to avoid the bed bugs.
These actions can interfere with the treatment and may make it harder for the product to do its job.
We provide an after-treatment handout with clear directions explaining what you should and shouldn’t do after treatment. Follow those directions carefully.
If you’re worried or unsure about something after treatment, don’t panic and don’t make changes on your own. Give us a call and we’ll talk you through it.
Does rubbing alcohol kill bed bugs?
Yes, rubbing alcohol can kill bed bugs on contact. However, it does not provide the type of residual protection you want from a professional bed bug treatment.
Rubbing alcohol also presents a fire hazard, so we do not recommend using it as a DIY bed bug treatment.
If you think you have bed bugs, don’t start spraying rubbing alcohol around your home. Give us a call first for a free phone consultation. We’ll talk you through what you’re seeing and provide clear direction and sound advice about what to do next.
Does steam kill bed bugs?
Yes. Steam can kill bed bugs when the heat is applied directly to them. Like rubbing alcohol, however, steam is a contact treatment — it does not leave a residual product behind to continue working after the treatment.
The advantage is that steam does not create the same fire hazard as rubbing alcohol.
The challenge is that bed bugs can hide in places where you can’t see or reach them with steam. That’s why simply steaming the bugs you find may not eliminate an infestation.
If you think you have bed bugs, give us a call for a free phone consultation. We’ll talk you through what you’re seeing and provide clear direction and sound advice before you start treating the home yourself.
Why didn't DIY bed bug spray work?
DIY bed bug sprays may kill bed bugs on contact, but killing the bugs you can see does not necessarily eliminate the infestation.
Bed bugs are very good at hiding in places you can’t easily see or reach. Spraying the bugs you find may leave other bed bugs and eggs behind, allowing the infestation to continue.
Another problem is that homeowners may use multiple products or repeatedly spray different areas without knowing where the bed bugs are traveling or hiding. This can make the situation more complicated.
Instead of continuing to spray, give us a call for a free phone consultation. We’ll talk you through what you’re seeing and give you clear direction and sound advice about what to do next.
Don’t panic, don’t throw away your furniture, and don’t keep spraying blindly. Call us first.
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We Serve Greater Milwaukee & Surrounding Counties
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