{"id":8395,"date":"2023-08-16T16:17:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T16:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midwestbedbug.com\/?p=8395"},"modified":"2023-08-16T16:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T16:18:53","slug":"will-my-neighbors-know-i-have-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midwestbedbug.com\/blog\/will-my-neighbors-know-i-have-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Neighbors Know I Have Bed Bugs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It wasn\u2019t too long ago that bed bugs were all but eradicated in the U.S. Still, the growth of international travel, especially to less developed countries, has led to a lot of these tiny pests hitching a ride back to the states, and leaving both hotels and homes facing a new wave of bed bug infestations. As a homeowner, this can prove not only unsettling, as tiny vampire bugs feast on your flesh nightly, but also embarrassing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, a certain stigma is still attached to bed bug infestations, which have historically been associated with crowded tenements, where they can spread like wildfire. Bed bugs are not discerning, though. They\u2019ll stow away in your clothing or luggage and infiltrate your home, whether you live in an apartment or a mansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a homeowner dealing with bed bugs, you certainly want to get rid of these pests as quickly as possible, but you may be understandably embarrassed by your situation. The last thing you want is a truck rolling up and advertising to the whole neighborhood that you have bed bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Midwest Bed Bug Services<\/a>, we understand your difficult position because we\u2019ve been there ourselves. A bed bug infestation prompted us to build a business dedicated to eradicating these tricky pests. As a result, we are fully aware of the delicate social nature of this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Midwest Bed Bug Services, you never have to worry about your neighbors finding out you\u2019re treating bed bugs. Our company vehicles are unmarked, unlabeled box trucks. There\u2019s no name, no logo, and definitely no giant image of a bug with no symbol over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We always aim to provide you with the fast, effective, and lasting service you expect. However, we\u2019re also committed to providing the discretion that gives you peace of mind. How can you be assured that we will respect your privacy in every possible way? Here\u2019s what you can expect when Midwest Bed Bug Services comes to your home to treat bed bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unmarked Trucks for Bed Bug Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When one of our co-founders had bed bugs in his home, he was mortified that his neighbors might find out, and it\u2019s no wonder, considering the social stigma attached to a bed bug infestation. He didn\u2019t even tell his grandfather, who lived next door. Still, he couldn\u2019t live with the little monsters biting him while he slept, night after night, exponentially increasing their population in his home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had no choice but to call in an expert team of bed bug exterminators<\/a> to deal with the bed bugs. Luckily, the company he called understood the value of discretion. They were driving an all-white, unmarked truck and trailer when they showed up. He was so relieved that an idea began to form, and the result was the birth of our company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on our experience with home restoration, namely heat treatment for drying homes following leaks, we began to offer heat treatment for bed bugs<\/a>. These pests can be killed in several ways, but heat is among the safest and most effective options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you partner with Midwest Bed Bug Services, you won\u2019t have to worry about intrusive tenting or harmful chemicals in your home. Our equipment is designed to kill bugs in every nook and cranny of your home without causing any damage to your structure, your possessions, or the health of your family and your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your privacy is of equal importance, and we\u2019re committed to complete discretion when treating your home for bed bugs. This is why we show up in unmarked trucks, to ensure that your neighbors are none the wiser about what kind of work is being done in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we had bed bugs, we were so grateful that the company we hired had the tact to come in an unmarked truck, and we proudly offer the same discretion to our clients. The embarrassment and shame of having bed bugs is real, even though it\u2019s through no fault of your own. With Midwest Bed Bug Services on your side, you\u2019ll eliminate these pests and do so without anyone knowing they were ever there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Total Discretion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even with unmarked trucks in your driveway, nosy neighbors can be a problem. However, the pros at Midwest Bed Bug Services know how to deal with prying busybodies to maintain your privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example of Residential Bed Bug Treatment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A good example is the case of a home we treated in Salisbury shortly after we launched our business. We had just started work when a neighbor walked over to find out what was happening. He approached and said, jokingly, \u201cDon\u2019t send those bugs over here!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d I asked, with a confused expression on my face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suddenly unsure and embarrassed, the neighbor blushed and asked, \u201cYou\u2019re treating for bugs, right?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laughing, I turned to my machine. \u201cWith this?\u201d I asked. \u201cNo, my client called me this morning because he had a pipe break. He shut the water off, but his basement is flooded. I\u2019m drying it out for him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He listened intently, realizing his mistake, and said, \u201cWell, I\u2019m sure glad you came so quickly. Enjoy your day.\u201d He quickly retreated, and that was the end of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever an unmarked work truck appears in a neighborhood, neighbors are bound to be curious. Cars may slow to look, and neighbors may wander over to find out what\u2019s happening. In truth, this is the sign of a safe neighborhood, and we don\u2019t mind when people ask what we\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we\u2019re dedicated to preserving your privacy and acting with discretion on your behalf, so we\u2019re prepared to offer a cover story to explain our presence. Since our equipment is similar to machinery used for drying out indoor flooding related to leaks, it\u2019s easy enough to cite that as our purpose for visiting your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a neighbor, mailman, or looky-loo stops by to ask what we\u2019re up to, we might tell them we\u2019re:<\/p>\n\n\n\n