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Most infestations need two to four treatments over three to six weeks before every life stage is gone. If your problem is limited to one room in a smaller-than-average home, one inspection and one follow-up visit might do the trick. 

On the flip side, a big house or a major outbreak could call for quarterly, monthly, or even semi-monthly visits until the pests stop showing up in monitors and follow-up checks.

Bed bugs rarely disappear after a single visit. Even when the first round looks promising, eggs can survive and hatch a fresh wave of pests. Plan on two to four follow-ups over six weeks so the pro can hit every life stage. 

If you skip visits, any missed bugs will breed and you’ll be back at square one—so stick with the full treatment plan for good, bite-free sleep.

You are not required to vacate your entire home during a bed bug treatment; however, you must leave the treated areas for at least four to five hours immediately after the procedure. In most cases, you can continue using your current mattress and furniture once you have followed the proper re-entry instructions. Confirm these guidelines with your bed bug exterminator to ensure effective and complete eradication of the infestation.

Catching an infestation early almost always means fewer visits and a lower bill. When bed bugs are still confined to one spot, a single, targeted treatment can knock them out. 

Let the problem spread, and you’re looking at two to four visits—or monthly follow-ups in the worst cases—to chase every last bug. Acting fast keeps costs down, shortens the timeline, and gives you back your bedroom sooner.