Waking up with bites you can't explain? You are not alone, and this is not a reflection on how clean your home is. Bed bugs travel on luggage, clothing, and secondhand furniture. They can show up in the most well-kept house, apartment, or hotel room in Schertz. Just Bitting Bed Bugs is here to help you move from worried to resolved, with fast, discreet, professional bed bug removal that works. We offer heat treatment, chemical treatment, and integrated plans built around your specific situation. Proven methods. Honest pricing. Discreet people. Trusted by local homeowners, renters, and landlords across Schertz and Comal County, we are ready to get started when you are. We'll make a stressful problem painless.
Bed bugs are small, but they leave a trail. The most common signs include bites in lines or clusters on exposed skin, small dark fecal spots along mattress seams and box spring edges, shed skins in headboard crevices and furniture joints, and live bugs tucked into baseboards or the folds of upholstered furniture.
One question we hear often: are these bed bugs or fleas? Fleas jump and typically live on pets and in carpeting. Bed bugs crawl and hide in furniture, bedding, and wall voids. They do not live on animals. Knowing the difference helps you get the right answer faster.
Here is something important: bed bugs do not spread disease to people. That is reassuring, but it does not mean you should wait. Bites can cause itching, and some people have allergic reactions. Scratching can lead to secondary skin infections. Beyond the physical symptoms, an infestation commonly causes real anxiety and lost sleep that compounds over time. The sooner you confirm what you are dealing with, the sooner it gets resolved.
We keep you informed from inspection through follow-up, so you always know where things stand and what comes next.
Our technicians know how bed bugs hide. A thorough inspection is always the starting point, because treatment without confirmation is guesswork, and guesswork wastes your time and money.
We conduct careful visual inspections of mattress seams, box springs, headboards, baseboards, furniture joints, and wall voids. When the situation calls for it, we also offer canine (K9) scent detection. Trained detection dogs are a fast and useful supplement to a careful visual inspection, especially in larger spaces or when a problem may be spread across multiple rooms. We do not rely on dogs alone, and we do not skip the visual work.
The inspection tells us whether bed bugs are present, how far they have spread, and which treatment approach makes the most sense. You will not be quoted for treatment you do not need. Second-opinion inspections are always welcome. A local crew picks up and gets a discreet visit on the calendar. Call for a quote and we will get something scheduled that works for you. Get in touch and we'll set a discreet visit.
Most people have never had to call a bed bug exterminator before. That is completely normal. We will walk you through your options and explain what each one involves, how many visits to expect, and what you need to do to prepare. Think of this as a project with a clear start and a clear finish, not an ongoing service you sign up for indefinitely.
Heat treatment is our flagship option and the one most of our Schertz customers choose. Specialized equipment raises the air temperature in the treated space to levels that are lethal to bed bugs at every life stage, including eggs and nymphs. Nothing survives.
In many cases, heat treatment is completed in a single visit. It leaves no chemical residue, and it typically requires less preparation from you than a chemical treatment does. That combination of speed, thoroughness, and minimal disruption is why it is the most popular choice. We will be honest with you about what to expect based on your specific situation before we begin.
Chemical treatment uses professional-grade residual products and desiccant dusts applied directly to harborage areas using crack-and-crevice techniques. This approach targets the places bed bugs actually hide, not just open surfaces.
A chemical treatment plan typically involves visits spaced about two weeks apart. Preparation matters here: you will need to launder and hot-dry bedding and clothing, bag items, reduce clutter, and pull furniture away from walls before each visit. We will give you a clear prep checklist so nothing is left to chance.
For most homes, the genuine standard of care is an integrated approach. This means pairing inspection, heat or chemical treatment, vacuuming, steam application, and mattress encasements into a single coordinated plan. Each step reinforces the others. Integrated treatment accounts for the full picture of how bed bugs spread and hide, and it gives you the best foundation for a lasting result.
For severe infestations or whole-building situations, whole-structure fumigation is the most aggressive option available. It is not the everyday recommendation, but when the scope of an infestation calls for it, it is the right tool. We will tell you plainly if your situation warrants it.
Across all of these methods, the goal is the same: the infestation handled right the first time. We've got your home covered.
What sets us apart is pretty straightforward. We do not just treat and leave. Supporting measures are part of how we make sure the work holds.
Mattress and box-spring encasements seal off a primary harborage area and trap any remaining bugs so they cannot feed or escape. Bed bug interceptors and monitors placed under furniture legs catch activity between visits and make it easy to track whether the problem is resolved.
Two things worth knowing before you do anything on your own: do not throw out your mattress or furniture before an inspection. Discarding items rarely solves the problem and can actually spread bugs to other parts of the home or building. For the same reason, do not move infested items to another room. That spreads the infestation rather than containing it.
Most treatment plans involve two to three total visits, depending on how far the infestation has spread. Re-treatment warranty coverage is standard with most of our plans. If bed bugs come back within the warranty period, we come back too. Your home and your privacy are in good hands.
Whether this is your first call or a second opinion, we work with every type of property and every type of client. Bed bugs do not discriminate by property type, and neither do we.
For residential clients, we handle single-family homes, apartments, condos, townhouses, and rental properties throughout Schertz and the surrounding Comal County area. For landlords and property managers, we understand that tenant coordination adds a layer of complexity. We work with both sides of the lease professionally and discreetly, keeping communication clear and the process as low-stress as possible for everyone involved.
On the commercial side, we serve hotels, short-term rentals, offices, and multi-unit and multi-family buildings. Multi-unit treatment requires careful room-by-room coordination to prevent bugs from simply relocating to an untreated unit. We plan for that from the start.
Every visit is handled by experienced technicians who respect your home and privacy. We arrive in plain vehicles and keep our work confidential. There is no reason for neighbors or guests to know what is happening inside.
Our technicians know how bed bugs hide, and we also know that when you are dealing with an infestation, every day feels like one too many. We offer same-day availability where scheduling allows, and we are honest with you when demand requires a short wait. You will always know what to expect before we arrive.
Pricing is upfront. There are no surprise fees added after the fact. Every quote is specific to your property, your situation, and the treatment approach that makes sense for you. Call for a quote and we will give you a straight answer.
Before you reach for a store-bought spray, it is worth knowing why that rarely works. Nearly all populations of bed bugs have developed wide resistance to common over-the-counter products. And foggers and bug bombs tend to scatter bugs deeper into walls and into neighboring units rather than eliminate them. That can make a manageable problem significantly harder to treat. Professional-grade methods exist for a reason.
Call today. Treated this week. Back to sleeping easy.
Bed bugs concentrate in mattress seams, box spring folds, headboard joints, bed frames, baseboards, and upholstered furniture crevices. They stay close to where people sleep and can also be found in wall voids, electrical outlets, and behind picture frames as an infestation grows. A thorough inspection covers all of these areas.
Technicians look for live bugs, dark fecal spotting that resembles tiny ink dots on mattress fabric and nearby surfaces, shed skins left behind as bed bugs grow through life stages, and eggs in harborage areas. Any one of these signs can confirm an active infestation.
Disposing of a mattress before an inspection rarely resolves the problem because bed bugs spread well beyond the mattress itself. Removing it can also scatter bugs to other areas of the home, making treatment harder. An inspection first tells us the full picture so nothing is missed.
Moving infested items is one of the fastest ways to turn a contained infestation into a whole-home problem. Bed bugs hiding in clothing, bedding, or furniture will simply establish themselves in the new location. Keep items in place until after the inspection and treatment plan are set.
Yes. People and pets need to be out of the treated space during a heat treatment. We will give you a clear timeline before we begin so you know how long to plan for. The good news is that heat treatment leaves no chemical residue, so re-entry once the space has cooled is straightforward.
We will give you specific re-entry timing based on the products used and your property. Generally, you will need to stay out of treated areas for a period after application. We walk you through all of this before the visit so there is no guesswork on the day of treatment.
Yes. Heat treatment raises the air temperature to levels that are lethal to bed bugs at every life stage, including eggs and newly hatched nymphs. This is one of the key advantages of heat over chemical-only approaches, which may not penetrate harborage areas as thoroughly.
Chemical treatment uses professional-grade residual products and desiccant dusts applied with crack-and-crevice techniques directly to harborage areas. The products work over time as bed bugs come into contact with treated surfaces. Because the treatment works through the bed bug life cycle, multiple visits spaced about two weeks apart are standard.
Desiccant dusts are fine powders that damage the outer shell of a bed bug, causing it to dehydrate and die. They are applied to cracks, crevices, and harborage areas where bed bugs travel and hide. Unlike some residual sprays, bed bugs have not developed the same level of resistance to desiccants, which makes them a useful part of a professional treatment plan.
Trained detection dogs locate bed bugs by scent and can cover a room quickly, which is especially useful in larger spaces or areas that are difficult to access visually. We use canine detection as a supplement to a careful visual inspection, not as a replacement for it. Together, the two methods give us the most complete picture of where bed bugs are present.
Nearly all populations of bed bugs have developed wide resistance to common store-bought sprays over time. Foggers and bug bombs are particularly problematic because they tend to scatter bugs deeper into walls and into neighboring units rather than eliminate them. Professional-grade products and application methods are specifically designed to reach the harborage areas where bugs actually live.
Whole-structure fumigation is reserved for severe infestations or whole-building situations where other methods are not sufficient to address the scope of the problem. It is not the standard recommendation for most homes. We will tell you honestly during the inspection whether your situation warrants it.
We work professionally with both landlords and tenants, keeping communication clear and the process low-stress for everyone involved. Because bed bugs can move between units through shared walls and voids, we plan coverage carefully from the start to prevent bugs from simply relocating to an untreated area.
Pricing depends on the size of the property, how far the infestation has spread, and which treatment method is the right fit for the situation. We do not quote a number without an inspection first, because a generic price is not useful to you. After the inspection, you receive a clear, upfront quote before any work begins.
Just Bitting Bed Bugs has been serving Schertz, Comal County, and the surrounding Texas communities since 2022. We are locally owned and personally accountable for every job we take on. When you call, you reach someone who knows the area and cares about getting it right.
Call in the morning. Inspected by afternoon. Re-treatment backed by a warranty.
Work is performed by licensed bed bug control technicians who take the time to do the job thoroughly, communicate clearly, and treat your home with respect. We handle the hard part so you can get back to sleeping easy.
Call (830) 266-5979 for a quote. We are ready when you are.
Bed bugs are a common problem, and they have nothing to do with how clean your home is. They hitchhike on luggage, used furniture, and clothing, and they can turn up anywhere. The good news is that modern professional treatment works, and we handle every job quickly, thoroughly, and with complete discretion. The table below walks through each method we offer so you can see what fits your situation before you call.
| Method | The Process | Ideal For | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat (Thermal) TreatmentMost Popular | Specialized equipment raises room or whole-home air temperature, Heat penetrates furniture, walls, and harborage areas, Kills bed bugs at every life stage, including eggs, No chemical residue left behind | Homeowners and renters who want a fast, residue-free result | Usually completed in a single visit. No chemical residue. A follow-up to verify results is standard with most plans. |
| Bed Bug Inspection & K9 Detection | Careful visual inspection of mattress seams, box springs, headboards, and baseboards, Trained detection dogs locate bed bugs by scent, Confirms presence and extent before any treatment is quoted | Anyone who suspects an infestation or wants confirmation before committing to treatment | Single inspection visit. No treatment is quoted until the inspection gives us a clear picture of what we are working with. |
| Whole-Structure Fumigation | Fumigant penetrates the entire building structure, Handled by specialists for severe or whole-building infestations, Most aggressive option available | Severe infestations or multi-unit buildings where other methods are not sufficient | Requires vacating the property for a defined period. Not the default approach; most homes will not need it. |
| Follow-Up & Re-Treatment Visits | Scheduled return visits to verify treatment results, Re-treatment applied if any activity remains, Warranty covers re-treatment if needed | All treatment plans, since verification is part of how we confirm the job is done | One to two follow-up visits are standard after initial treatment. Re-treatment is covered under warranty if the inspection finds remaining activity. |
| Mattress Encasements & Monitoring | Encasements installed over mattress and box spring, Interceptor devices placed at furniture legs, Monitors positioned at key points around the room | Homes in active treatment or recently treated properties that want ongoing verification | Installed as part of most integrated plans. Ongoing passive monitoring with no additional visits required for the devices themselves. |
| Chemical (Conventional) Treatment | Professional-grade residual products applied to harborage areas, Desiccant dusts target cracks, seams, and voids, Multiple targeted applications spaced about two weeks apart | Situations where heat treatment is not the right fit for the space or scope | Typically two to three visits spaced roughly two weeks apart. Some residue remains in treated areas between visits. |
| Combination / Integrated Treatment | Inspection paired with heat or chemical treatment, Vacuuming and steam used alongside primary treatment, Mattress encasements added to complete the plan | Most homes where thoroughness matters and a layered approach gives the best result | Usually two to three total visits depending on how far the infestation has spread. This is the standard of care for most residential situations. |
Do I have to throw out my mattress or furniture?
In most cases, no. Throwing out a mattress or piece of furniture before an inspection is actually one of the things we ask you to avoid. Moving infested items out of a room can spread bed bugs to other parts of the home. An inspection tells us what we are actually dealing with, and in the vast majority of situations, treatment and encasements are enough to resolve the problem without replacing anything.
How does heat treatment work, and why does it reach bed bugs that sprays miss?
Heat treatment works by raising the air temperature in a room or entire home to levels that are lethal to bed bugs at every life stage, including eggs. The heat penetrates furniture, wall voids, mattress interiors, and other tight spaces where bugs hide and where a spray simply cannot reach. Nearly all bed bug populations have also developed wide resistance to common over-the-counter products, so professional heat is a more reliable path to a thorough result.
How many visits will my treatment take?
It depends on the method and how far the infestation has spread. Heat treatment is often completed in a single visit, though a follow-up to verify results is still standard. Chemical and integrated treatment plans usually involve an initial treatment plus one or two follow-up visits, two to three total in most situations. We will give you a clear picture of what to expect after the inspection.
One-Visit Residue-Free Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is completed in most cases in a single visit, with no chemical residue left behind. It is the fastest, most straightforward path from infestation to resolution for most residential situations.
How do I prepare my home for treatment?
Preparation depends on which method we use. Heat treatment generally requires less prep than chemical treatment. For most plans, we ask you to launder and hot-dry bedding and clothing, bag loose items, reduce clutter where possible, and pull furniture a few inches from the walls. One important note: do not move infested items to another room before treatment, since that can spread the problem. We will walk you through exactly what to do before we arrive.
Do I need to leave the home during a heat treatment?
Yes, people and pets should not be in the home while heat treatment is in progress. We will tell you how long to plan to be away, which is typically several hours. Once the treatment is complete and the home has cooled, you can return. We will confirm the timeline with you when we schedule the appointment.
How can I tell bed bugs apart from fleas?
It is a common question, and the two pests are easy to mix up at first. Flea bites tend to cluster around the ankles and lower legs, while bed bug bites appear on any exposed skin and are often in a line or cluster pattern. Fleas are also much smaller and move by jumping, while bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown, and about the size of an apple seed. A professional inspection will confirm which pest you are dealing with.
Discreet and Confidential Service
We arrive in plain vehicles and handle every visit professionally and privately. From the first call to the final follow-up, your home and your situation are treated with complete discretion.
Why do not store-bought sprays and foggers work?
Nearly all bed bug populations have developed wide resistance to the active ingredients in common over-the-counter sprays. Foggers and bug bombs are especially problematic because they tend to scatter bed bugs deeper into walls and into neighboring units rather than eliminate them. Professional-grade residual products and heat treatment work differently, targeting harborage areas directly with methods that bed bugs cannot simply avoid.
How do we keep visits discreet?
We arrive in plain vehicles and handle every job professionally and confidentially. We understand that this is a private matter, and we treat it that way from the first call through the final follow-up visit. Your home and your situation are handled with complete discretion.
Re-Treatment Warranty
Most plans include scheduled follow-up visits to verify results, and our warranty covers re-treatment if any activity remains. We do not consider the job done until you are confident the problem is gone.
How does canine detection help find bed bugs?
Trained detection dogs locate bed bugs by scent and can cover a room quickly, which makes them a useful supplement to a careful visual inspection. They are especially helpful in larger spaces or situations where a visual inspection alone might miss a low-level infestation. We use canine detection as one tool in the inspection process, not as a replacement for a thorough visual check.
Why is an infestation not a sign of a dirty home?
Bed bugs are hitchhikers. They spread through travel, used furniture, luggage, and clothing, and they turn up in the cleanest apartments, hotels, and houses. Cleanliness has nothing to do with it. We say this plainly because we know the stigma is real, and we want people to call sooner rather than letting a manageable problem grow while they worry about what others will think.
How soon can service start after I call?
Same-day and next-day inspections are available when scheduling allows. If you call early in the day, we will do our best to get a technician to you that afternoon. The sooner we confirm what you are dealing with, the sooner treatment can begin and the sooner you can get back to sleeping without worry.
Call (830) 266-5979 to schedule a discreet inspection and get a clear, upfront quote on the treatment that fits your home.
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