Service · PROPERTY MANAGERS
Unit-by-unit scheduling, treatment records for your files, and crews sized for multi-unit buildings.
When the press needs a bed bug expert They call us
Step 1
Inspect the unitA comprehensive inspection of the unit, detailing the bed bugs and their numbers.
Step 2
Measure and quoteWe measure the property in square feet, which tells us how much Heat Assault the job needs.
Step 3
Schedule the unitsA date per unit, with the adjoining units checked before anything is booked.
Step 4
Treat and recordTreatment in a single day, and a record of it for your files.
| Compare on | The usual route Chemical only | What we run, every job Heat + residual |
|---|---|---|
| Kills eggs | No | Yes, with every other stage |
| Visits needed | Two to four, weeks apart | One |
| Your furniture | Often discarded | Treated where it stands |
| Resistance | Populations adapt to the product | Nothing adapts to 122°F |
| Tenant displaced | Repeatedly, over several weeks | One day |
Bed bugs die at 118°F held about 90 minutes; 122°F kills almost instantly. The residual product keeps working for weeks afterwards, so anything that arrives later does not restart the problem.
Are you the owner of property in Florida that you rent out to people for residential or commercial purposes?
If you are, you will know the trouble insect and pest infestations can cause you. Unfortunately, you have likely had to deal with a pest problem at one stage, be it termites, ants, cockroaches, or bed bugs. At BBE, we deal with property managers up and down the state of Florida who have been dealing with bed bugs. Bed bugs can become an enormous issue for your business when left to rot.
If you run a property management business, you know how important it is to keep your properties in quality condition. The last thing that you want is tenants leaving negative reviews, canceling tenancy agreements, or taking you to court due to a lack of quality care for your properties. This hurts the value of your portfolio, increases the risk of losing tenants, and could lead to future legal challenges.
Property managers turn to us because they want to work with a specialist who uses a solution that gets rid of bed bugs once and for all. Bring us in to inspect any of your properties, and we can quickly tell you whether or not you have bed bugs. If you are dealing with a bed bug problem, we can get to work to eradicate the issue and leave you without the problem. We do this by using heat treatment for bed bugs.
Are you running into bed bugs in your properties and struggling to deal with the consequences? Fear not. At BBE, we use a proven heat treatment solution for bed bugs in Tampa Bay and beyond.At BBE, we turn to heat treatment via Heat Assault. Heat treatment is the most powerful method of removing bed bugs from properties in Florida and beyond. Why?
✔ Heat treatment reaches into wall voids and mattress seams a spray cannot
✔ This treatment also reduces the need to close down your property long-term
✔ On top of that, the treatment kills off bed bugs of ALL ages and lifecycles
✔ Instead of only capturing the adults, this kills off bed bugs at their youngest
✔ This means that the next generation of bed bugs is wiped out before they grow
✔ Also, since heat treatment heats the whole home, it works very effectively
✔ This removes the bed bugs rapidly, getting rid of the problem in a single session
✔ Since the whole property is treated, bed bugs have nowhere to hide to escape the heat
✔ By reaching temperatures of 140F, Heat Assault is a proven solution for wiping out bed bugs
✔ The result is a treatment that removes the need for repeat visits and sessions
✔ This means that your property can be clean from bed bugs for a minimum of 60 days
Heat transfer fluid is drawn from the unit’s 130-gallon reservoir and pumped through dual coil heaters to 205°F before returning for phase two. Output reaches 600,000 BTU/hr — roughly three times an electric system — which is what makes whole-structure treatment possible in a single appointment rather than room by room. A residual product goes down with it, per its label, on every job.
Heat Assault needs the least preparation of any method: laundry put away, clutter reduced so hoses and manifolds fit, and heat-sensitive items removed. Bedding stays on the bed and furniture is treated in place. The full list is on our pre-treatment checklist.
Live plants, candles, lipstick, crayons and deodorants; wine, chocolate and fresh produce; vinyl records, videos and cassettes; aerosols, propane and other pressurised containers; lithium-ion batteries; irreplaceable oil paintings and family photographs. Small items can go in the refrigerator or oven.
Every person and every animal — including birds, fish and reptiles — leaves for the whole treatment and for two hours afterwards. Fish tanks and caged animals are moved out beforehand. We give you written preparation and re-entry instructions, and products are applied per label directions.
Remember, though, that only professionals can remove bed bugs once they are found on your own property. No DIY products or cleaning routines will be enough to kill off the infestation; you need expert support and heat treatment.
Priced by the size of the property, starting at $1,800, with most homes between $1,800 and $2,800. The number covers inspection, the heat cycle, the residual spray, furniture treated in place and the guarantee. No per-room fees, no return-visit fees, no fuel surcharges. Full detail on the cost page.
Every treatment carries a 60-day written guarantee. If bed bugs are still present inside that window we come back and treat again at no charge.
Dates that fit around tenants rather than around us.
Bed bugs move between connected units, so adjoining ones get checked.
What was found, what was treated, and when.
Furniture is treated where it stands, not carried out to a skip.
4.9 ★★★★★ Property manager customers
Bed Bug Exterminator750 4th Ave S Unit 304, St. Petersburg
We understand that when you look to deal with bed bugs, you need the promise of results. The last thing you want is to hire a company that talks a big game but cannot seal the deal when the problems begin. With that in mind, we make sure that you can feel confident hiring us because our service promises:
✔ A service delivered punctually and professionally, with the promise of lasting results
✔ Specialist bed bug exterminators who have vast experience in using Heat Assault treatment
✔ Reliable support throughout, with the full process explained to you in full for total transparency
✔ Informative experts who keep you updated on everything we find so you know where we are
✔ Effective, proven heat treatment that avoids the collateral damage that other treatments produce
✔ Fair pricing so you know exactly what you are going to get for your money when you hire us
✔ Discreet arrivals so that you never need to worry about anyone knowing about your bed bugs
If you want to work with a proven professional in the field, contact BBE today. We handle bed bugs across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida. Protect your portfolio and reputation today!
There are numerous reasons why bed bugs are so common, especially in the state of Florida. For one, they love the weather. While heat treatment is the most proven method for removing bed bugs, they thrive in hot, humid weather. That is obviously a problem in itself—where we live is a haven for bed bugs. Also, Florida is a nation with a high population density, meaning bed bugs can travel easily.
There is also the fact that Florida is one of the most well-visited states in the USA. This means that bed bugs are brought in by workers from afar, from people visiting the state as tourists, and those traveling to and from locations for work. Bed bugs can latch onto our clothing, suitcases, and furniture: you might even bring bed bugs home from a classy hotel or a well-respected furniture store!
Bed bugs have little interest in the condition of a property or its location – the only thing that matters is the presence of blood to be sucked. With that in mind, residential properties can be a great place for bed bugs to reside because they can access the ideal conditions they are looking for. This is why bed bugs are commonly found in apartment blocks and residential properties.
If you own property and find that you have many issues with bed bugs, it could all stem from one single infestation. Bed bugs can live for a long time, and each bug is capable of producing hundreds of eggs. It does not take long for a few bed bugs to develop into a full infestation!
When evaluating your property for the signs of bed bugs, there are some telltale signs that you need to keep a close eye out on. These signs will tell you without any doubt if you are dealing with bed bugs or not. Some of the most common signs that you might spot when it comes to bed bugs in your properties include:
Spotting one of these signs of bed bugs in property management portfolios is a bad thing. Spotting more than one is almost certainly a sign that you have bed bugs lingering on your property and need action.
Of course, it is easy to mistake bed bugs for other pests. Ants, termites, and cockroaches are also surprisingly common—yes, even in clean and otherwise well-kept Florida properties. Therefore, if you want to ensure that your problem is bed bugs instead of another pest, contact BBE today.
We can arrange a quick and professional investigation of your property. Our team knows what to look for when evaluating bed bugs; if any are found, we will take action.
Heat-sensitive items — candles, aerosols, vinyl records, some electronics — are pulled out before the cycle starts and go back afterward. Everything else, including mattresses and upholstery, is treated in place.
Yes. Everyone and every animal leaves for the whole treatment and for two hours afterwards. We call before we leave so you know when you can return.
Free phone estimate — exact price, no site visit required.
These are real calls. The answers are word for word. The questions are our summary of what was asked, because callers do not record as clearly as we do. We never publish a caller's surname, address, phone number or price.
We can treat apartments and that's not a problem. As long as we are talking with the apartment owner or the managers that can give us approval, then that shouldn't be an issue.
Answered by Mike on a call,
This is our own crew, on recorded calls. Word for word. Each one says who was talking and when.
Usually what we like to tell customers is, because there's a generator onboard that trailer, it's going to mean you're going to hear a generator. And there's going to be mechanical sounds and hoses blowing and things like that. So what we normally tell our customers is that your neighbors really aren't going to know anything other than maybe we're just cleaning carpets.
There's truly no way to prove who brought them in first, unless the infestations are so bad they're going from one unit to another.
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