The short answer to why bed bugs exterminators in Houston charge so much is because they can. Bed Bugs are pests that everyone wants to get rid of as quickly as possible, so they dial up the exterminator and are willing to pay as much those sneaky companies ask. Houston area has a lot of bed bug infestations and bed bug exterminators in the area are aware of how desperate people are to get rid of them and they take advantage of it by charging horrendously high prices.
One of the reasons bed bug exterminators in Houston charge so much is the amount of time it requires to get rid of bed bugs. Heat treatment is widely known as the most effective way to get rid of bed bugs; however, one must treat infested areas for about 5 to 6 hours. Professional bed bugs exterminators charge according to time and if you have infestation in more than one area the price climbs higher.
Bed bug exterminators in Houston charges range between $1200 to $5000. The fees for well-known companies fall towards the higher end of the price range. Many companies that charges higher prices provide some sort of guarantee for their work, however, with pest control company profiles varying so much it is hard to know which company is good, who will provide good warranty, and who will help you further if initial treatment does not work. In general, it is advisable to go with a reputable company. Unfortunately, well-known company also charges higher prices starting at $3000.
A good alternative to hiring bed bugs exterminator in Houston is renting bed bug heaters. With bed bugs heater you essentially do the same thing as professional bed bug exterminator, but you must do all the work yourself. Operation of bed bug heaters is surprisingly easy and involves simply plugging a few wires into your home electrical outlet. Once all the plugs are connected you just let the heater run for 5/6 hours in each of the infested areas just like professional would and you are done!
With bed bugs heater you can save over $3000. Additionally, you can pick and choose when and how long to rent the heater, so it is much more convenient for you! Once you try this treatment, you will realize that you do not have to pay tons of money to get rid of bed bugs after all!
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