Pesticides and Your Health

The World Health Organization considers hazardous pesticides to be a major public health concern. These substances consist not only of widespread agricultural compounds but also common treatments used within the home such as pesticides which can be particularly harmful if misused.

Exposure to insecticide spray cans be especially toxic to small children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems. Since pesticides are typically formulated to attack the nervous system of insects, these products can also pose a significant risk to the health of people and pets living in the home. Bed Bug Heat Exterminator is proud to offer a safer solution for your family with a heat treatment which is 100% non-toxic.

Bed bugs sprays may be particularly dangerous to the very young not only due to their physiology, but also their common habit of frequently placing objects and their hands into their mouths.Protect what matters most with Bed Bug Heat Exterminator, the thermal heat extermination service that offers an effective, child-friendly solution free from harmful chemicals, so kids can be kids.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an official health advisory concerning the possible risks associated with the use of chemical treatments in the home which includes a list of potential side effects most often linked to the unintended use of the product indoors. These conditions may be of an acute or chronic nature, and include, but are not limited to, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, muscle tremors and diarrhea as well as cardiopulmonary symptoms such as arrhythmia and chest pain.

Pesticides & Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s health is more important than ever. Over the years, the medical community has become increasingly aware of some of the potentially harmful effects of pesticides on expectant mothers and their developing children, and has encouraged the implementation of several regulations in order to help keep them safe.

The use of chemical spray treatments and other pesticides continue to be associated with an increased risk for birth defects, most commonly to the nervous system and neural tube in very early stages of development, particularly when prolonged exposure has occurred during the first trimester of pregnancy. Since many long-term health consequences to insecticide use are yet unknown, the ideal course of action remains to avoid exposure to pesticides in the home and outdoors as much as possible.

At Bed Bug Heat Exterminator, we use heat to safely and effectively exterminate bed bugs without the use of pesticides.

Bed Bugs, Pesticides and Your Pet

Your pet may also be affected by bed bugs pesticides; in fact, the CDC notes that your pet’s symptoms (similar to those found in human pesticide poisoning) can be a first sign of chemical misuse, since small animals may absorb more of the offending compound due to their size and proximity to the ground.

As with any bed bugs spray or heat treatment, it is essential that you and your pet not be present in the house for the Bed Bug Heat Exterminator professional extermination process. It is our policy that only a trained technician may be inside the home throughout the procedure, which will typically last from 6 to 12 hours.

Bed Bug Heat Exterminator is Your Eco-Friendly Extermination Specialist

While there are no safe bed bugs spray pesticides, there is an alternative: Bed Bug Heat Exterminator. At Bed Bug Heat Exterminator, we use a fast, effective bed bugs heat treatment that is better for you and for the environment. By killing bed bugs with heat, our customers can avoid issues of chemical contamination which may involve an extensive and expensive remediation process.

More Complete Bed Bug Control, Naturally

Unlike some bed bug spray treatments, Bed Bug Heat Exterminator is a complete solution guaranteed to destroy bed bugs at every life stage, including bed bug eggs, and is 100% non-toxic. Bed bug spray can damage property such as electronics as well as your health; at Bed Bug Heat Exterminator, we use a heat system which does not leave a harmful residue. For best results, we encourage you to consult our convenient checklist of items which should be removed prior to your bed bug home heat treatment.

Remember, in order to reduce the risk for re-infestation, it is essential to thoroughly check any items that you wish to reintroduce into the home after treatment; at Bed Bug Heat Exterminator, we require that your household vehicle be professionally cleaned and recommend that your stored items not be brought back into the home for an ideal minimum of 15 months.

Professional, Discreet Bed Bug Extermination Service

If you suspect a bed bug infestation, it is always recommended to have a proper home inspection completed to correctly identify and effectively deal with the challenge. The issue of bed bugs cannot be resolved itself on its own; and, when used incorrectly, pesticides may be hazardous to your health. For a better, safer and more ecologically sound process that won’t harm your family, your pets or the natural environment, choose Bed Bug Heat Exterminator.

At Bed Bug Heat Exterminator, we value your privacy. All of our equipment is unmarked for full discretion, and we will never sell your personal information to a third party.

Bed bug infestations can happen anywhere and to anyone.We can help you and your family get back to normal with a fast, effective and non-toxic treatment for your home. Don’t wait for the problem to get worse. Call the professionals at Bed Bug Heat Exterminator, Southern Ontario’s heat extermination specialists toll-free at 1-647-688-4328 and ask about our free residential inspection when you book your service today.