Bed bugs are a growing concern for commercial properties across Virginia, including hotels, hospitals, offices, apartments, and even doctor’s offices. These tiny pests are stealthy, resilient, and capable of creating a huge problem before anyone even notices they’re there. For business owners and property managers, a single bed bug complaint can damage your reputation, scare away customers, and lead to costly legal or extermination fees. That’s why monthly inspections and ongoing bed bug protection are no longer optional—they’re essential.
One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with bed bugs is that most people don’t realize they have them until the infestation is advanced. Bed bug bites often resemble mosquito or flea bites and may not appear until hours or even days after feeding. In some cases, people don’t react to the bites at all. These pests hide in tiny crevices—mattress seams, baseboards, behind electrical outlets, inside chairs and couches—and they usually come out to feed at night. By the time you see one, there could be hundreds hiding in nearby furniture or walls.Bed bugs spread easily and quickly. A person can unknowingly pick them up from a hotel room, waiting room, movie theater, public transportation, or even a routine visit to a friend’s home. Once a bed bug hitches a ride on clothing, a purse, a backpack, or medical scrubs, it only takes one to start a full-blown infestation. That’s why commercial settings with high foot traffic are especially vulnerable. Just one introduction can lead to a costly, fast-moving outbreak if it’s not caught early.
At San Pro Pest Control in Richmond, VA, we specialize in commercial-grade bed bug inspections, prevention, and treatment. Our go-to solution is heat treatment, the most effective method available for eliminating bed bugs and their eggs. Unlike chemical sprays that may require multiple applications, heat treatments raise the temperature of the entire infested area to lethal levels—eliminating bed bugs in all life stages in just one visit. It’s safe, fast, and ideal for sensitive environments like medical offices, hotels, and multifamily buildings.
Here are 10 important facts about bed bugs that every business owner should know:
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Bed bugs are nocturnal and often go unnoticed for weeks or months.
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Their bites can be mistaken for allergic reactions, rashes, or other insect bites.
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They can survive up to 5 months without feeding.
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A single female can lay 5–7 eggs per day and up to 500 in her lifetime.
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They can hide in cracks as thin as a credit card, making them hard to spot.
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Bed bugs are not attracted to dirt or food, only human blood and warmth.
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They spread easily through clothing, furniture, luggage, and even electronics.
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Infestations can occur in the cleanest and most well-maintained spaces.
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Over-the-counter sprays often scatter bed bugs, making them harder to eliminate.
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Heat treatments are currently the most reliable method for complete bed bug removal.
Monthly inspections from a trained professional are your best defense. Our team at San Pro Pest Control works with businesses across Central Virginia to provide discreet, dependable bed bug services—including proactive inspections, treatment plans, and long-term protection. We help you prevent outbreaks before they impact your business, employees, and customers.
Contact San Pro Pest Control Today
Serving Richmond, VA & Surrounding Areas
Phone: 804-901-1218
Email: admin@sanprova.com
