What We Inspect
Bed bugs are small (adult is the size of an apple seed), flat, and hide in tight crevices close to sleeping areas. A professional inspection is systematic and thorough — not a quick visual scan of the mattress surface.
All mattress seams, tufts, labels, and vent areas are inspected. Box spring fabric is pulled back and the interior frame and staple lines are inspected — box springs are the #1 hiding location for established bed bug populations.
All bed frame joints, screw holes, cracks, and rough wood surfaces are inspected with a flashlight and inspection tool. Headboard wall mounts and any hollow frame sections are assessed.
Nightstand drawers, joints, and backs; upholstered chairs or sofas in the bedroom; and any clutter stored under or near the bed are inspected.
Baseboard gaps along the bedroom perimeter and wall-mounted electrical outlet covers near the bed are common secondary harborage sites in established infestations.
Findings documented by room: live bugs found (yes/no), infestation level (light/moderate/heavy), evidence types found, and written treatment recommendation (heat treatment vs. chemical, single room vs. multi-room).