Like Minded Companies sharing the

Philosophies of Bed Bug Central

BedbugFREE is the establishment of a network of pest management firms throughout the United States that share a similar philosophy and approach to bed bug management as Bed Bug Central. BedbugFREE was launched in January of 2009 and will be adding new companies in new geographic regions on a regular basis. Some examples of the core philosophies that are shared among these companies include the following:

• Commitment to Educating Clients about bed bugs. This includes having a variety of fact sheets available as well as communicating the findings and observations of bed bug services that are rendered.
• Treatment methods that address all life stages including eggs.
• Methods that do not rely exclusively upon conventional pesticides.
• Utilizes different strategies specifically geared for addressing bed bug eggs that are not easily dealt with through chemical means (i..e steam, cryonite, vacuums, heat, fumigation etc.)
• Use of high quality mattress and box spring encasements as opposed to treating mattresses with pesticides.
• Thorough follow up program that is not based upon a minimum number of visits but rather is based upon the current status of the bed bug activity.
• Well defined methodology for determining when an infestation has been eliminated
• Provide recommendations to property managers regarding the importance of including surrounding units in the scope of work in muti-occupancy settings

Introducing our most recent bedbugFREE company...

ProTech employees are leaders in protecting your personal environment from
termites and other unwanted pests.

ProTech employees are members in good standing with the National Pest
Management Association and the Virginia Pest Management Association. Our
quality workmanship and advance treatment techniques are key components to
the success of eliminating a pest infestation that may be troubling you.

ProTech is one of only 3% of companies nationwide that have been awarded the
QualityPro stamp of approval because of our due diligence in our employee
selection and treatment methods. ProTech completes background checks,
driving record checks and maintains a drug-free workplace.

ProTech is the very proud owner of Roxy our Bed Bug detection K-9. Roxy has
the ability to detect Bed Bugs behind walls and in other hidden places where
humans are unable to detect.

Our technicians use the latest technology using both bed bug specific materials
and other methods such as hot air, steam, cold-cryonite, mattress and pillow
encasements and vacuums.

Bed bugs can be extremely persistent, but ProTech has the experience and
know-how to get the job done. Our technicians are not only trained and
experienced; they regularly update their knowledge with continuing education
programs. They also work to educate homeowners, apartment management and
residents to enlist their teamwork to get the best results.