I was changing the sheets and discovered a bug that I tried to convince myself was a tick. After looking at pictures on the internet I came to realization that it probably was a dreaded bedbug. Neither my wife nor I had any bites and I tore apart the bed and room looking for anymore bugs or signs but found nothing. My initial reaction was not to freak out over 1 bug. After spending the night learning as much as I could about bedbugs, I learned it is best to jump on the problem right away as they can multiply quickly. My research convinced me that if I did have a problem, heat treatment would probably be the best way to go. I located a couple of companies that did both heat and chemical treatment which had none or very few negative reviews. The next day I tried to schedule a free inspection. None of the companies on my preferred list could come that day. Jay of NJBBK said he could come late that evening but he did charge a fee for inspecting. I wanted it done that day and the fee was reasonable.
He came as promised in an unmarked vehicle and did a very thorough inspection of my whole house. He found no other signs of bed bugs. He did confirm what I found was definitely a bedbug. I was both relieved but still worried. Jay told me where to get directions to make a Co2 detector with sugar and Yeast, which I did. I liked Jay, I found him very personable, honest and not pushy. Two days later I found a second bug with the trap I made.
One of the free inspection companies was able to come that day. They did a very quick inspection again they could find no indication of any infestation. They offered to sell me a whole house peace of mind treatment. (The second inspection convinced me the paid inspection by Jay of NJBBK was worth the money even though the results were the same.)
Since I liked Jay I called him back fully ready to commit to a full house heat treatment. He came the next day and after a second inspection found no evidence of infestation but confirmed the second bug. He told me he felt I caught it very early and could confidently recommend treating only the one bedroom. If he was wrong we would work something out cost wise on the whole house heat treatment.
He followed up in two weeks, again nothing was found. We never had any bites and it has been a month since the last bug was found. I am starting to worry less and sleep better. I am still vigilant in checking for signs of infestation, if you have bedbugs you know what I mean. It takes a psychological toll.
Jay is building his business and personally responded to all my inquiries promptly and encouraged me to text any questions and send pictures of any questionable items such as the carpet beetles I found. I took advantage of this many times and he was great about it each time. He takes a long term approach in his business, not a hit and run artist. He recommended the appropriate treatment not the most profitable to him. If I ever know of anyone in need of this service I would confidently recommend Jay of NJBBK. read more