Bed Bug Exterminator vs. DIY Treatment
If you’ve discovered bed bugs, you may be wondering whether you should try to handle the problem yourself or hire a professional bed bug exterminator.
DIY treatment may seem like the less expensive option, but bed bugs can be difficult to eliminate. Professional treatment gives you access to specialized treatment methods designed specifically for bed bugs.
At Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators, bed bugs are our specialty. We’ve treated 5,000+ homes and businesses, and our team has 50+ years of combined experience.
We offer professional chemical, heat, and combination treatments throughout Milwaukee and the surrounding area.
Call 414-446-3030 for a free, no-obligation phone quote.
DIY vs. Professional Bed Bug Treatment
With professional treatment, you don’t have to figure out which products to use or how to treat the infestation yourself. We specialize in bed bugs and offer chemical, heat, and combination treatments.
We’ve treated more than 5,000 homes and businesses, and our team has more than 50 years of combined experience.
Our treatments are designed so you don’t have to throw away your mattress, sofa, or other furniture, and we offer low-preparation treatment options
DIY Treatment
DIY treatment means handling the infestation yourself.
Potential advantages include:
You don’t have to schedule an exterminator
You can begin working on the problem yourself
You control what products you use
But you are also responsible for identifying the problem and treating the areas where bed bugs are hiding.
If the infestation isn’t adequately addressed, you may continue seeing bed bugs and end up spending more time and money trying different approaches.
Professional Treatment
Professional treatment gives you access to specialized bed bug treatment methods.
At Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators, we offer:
Professional chemical treatment
Professional heat treatment
Combination treatment
Treatment options designed to minimize preparation
Professional treatment of furniture and belongings in place
Follow-up treatment when needed
We’ve treated 5,000+ homes and businesses and specialize specifically in bed bugs.
Our Chemical Treatment
Our chemical treatment uses Aprehend®, a professional bed bug treatment with residual activity.
The treatment provides a residual barrier that continues working after the initial application.
Chemical treatment starts at $400 for a 1-bedroom apartment.
Our treatment records from the past five years show that more than 90% of our customers have required only one treatment.
That is our actual company treatment data—not a guarantee that every infestation will require only one treatment.
Our Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is another professional option.
We use specialized equipment to raise the temperature of the treated area to temperatures lethal to bed bugs.
Heat treatment is designed to kill bed bugs at all life stages, including adults, nymphs, and eggs.
Benefits of heat treatment include:
Same-day results
No chemical pesticides
Kills all life stages
Effective for severe infestations
Helps save furniture and mattresses
Heat treatment starts at $400 per room.
Our Ultimate Combo Treatment
If you want both treatment methods, our Ultimate Combo combines heat and chemical treatment.
For a 1-bedroom apartment, the starting price is $800.
The combination provides the immediate action of heat treatment along with the residual protection of chemical treatment.
Do Professional Treatments Require You to Throw Away Furniture?
No.
You don’t need to throw away your mattress, sofa, or other furniture simply because you have bed bugs.
Our treatment methods are designed to work with your furniture and belongings in place.
Heat treatment can also help save furniture and mattresses.
This can save you the cost and inconvenience of replacing furniture unnecessarily.
Do You Have to Bag All Your Clothes?
No.
We offer low-preparation treatment options and do not require customers to bag and wash all of their clothing.
We’ll explain the preparation required for your particular treatment before the appointment.
Which Is Cheaper: DIY or Professional Treatment?
DIY may appear cheaper initially because you aren’t paying for professional labor.
But the initial price isn’t the only consideration.
If you spend money on products and still have an infestation, you may end up spending more time and money trying additional approaches.
Professional treatment gives you a defined treatment plan and access to specialized bed bug treatment methods.
At Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators, our starting prices are:
Chemical treatment: From $400 for a 1-bedroom apartment
Heat treatment: From $400 per room
Ultimate Combo: From $800 for a 1-bedroom apartment
We provide free, no-obligation phone quotes, so you can find out what professional treatment would cost before making a decision.
How Many Treatments Will Professional Treatment Require?
There isn’t a responsible way to promise that every infestation will require exactly one treatment.
However, our completed treatment records from the past five years show that more than 90% of our customers have required only one treatment.
If additional treatment is needed, follow-up treatment is available.
When Should You Consider Professional Treatment?
Professional treatment may make sense if:
You’ve confirmed that you have bed bugs
You’ve already tried treating the infestation yourself
You’re continuing to see bed bugs
You want professional treatment rather than experimenting with different products
You want a heat-treatment option
You want chemical treatment with residual protection
You want to avoid replacing furniture
You want a discreet treatment
If you’re unsure whether professional treatment is necessary, call us and discuss the situation.
Why Choose a Bed Bug Specialist?
Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators specializes in bed bugs.
We’ve treated 5,000+ homes and businesses, and our team has 50+ years of combined experience.
We offer multiple professional treatment options instead of relying on one method for every infestation.
We also understand that privacy matters.
Our technicians arrive in plain white or gray unmarked vehicles with no company logos or markings, allowing us to provide discreet service.
We offer next-day service when available, and when you call before noon, we can often schedule service for the following morning.
Professional Bed Bug Treatment in Milwaukee
If you’re debating whether to keep trying DIY treatment or hire a professional, you don’t have to guess.
We can discuss your situation and explain the treatment options available.
Chemical Treatment
From $400 for a 1-bedroom apartment
Professional Aprehend® treatment with residual protection.
Heat Treatment
From $400 per room
Same-day results with no chemical pesticides.
Ultimate Combo
From $800 for a 1-bedroom apartment
Heat plus chemical treatment.
Call 414-446-3030 for a free, no-obligation phone quote.
Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators serves Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties.
5,000+ homes and businesses treated • 90%+ one-treatment success • 50+ years combined experience • Discreet service