Critter Gitters Pest Control is a Crockett-based, licensed Texas pest control company (TPCL #13381) serving Houston County since 2006.
Bed Bugs Don’t Care How Clean Your House Is
Bed bugs are hitchhikers. They ride home in a suitcase after a trip, in a used mattress or recliner, or in a visiting relative’s overnight bag. Crockett sits right on Highway 287 and Highway 21, so there’s plenty of travel through town. We see bed bugs in nice homes, rentals, apartments and motels alike. It has nothing to do with housekeeping.
What matters is catching them early. A few bugs in one bedroom is a much smaller job than an infestation that’s spread through a whole house.
How to Tell If It’s Bed Bugs
Bites alone can fool you, since flea and mosquito bites look a lot alike. Look for these instead:
- Small rust-colored or black spots along mattress seams and box spring edges
- Tiny pale eggs or shed skins in the folds of the mattress and headboard
- Live bugs about the size of an apple seed, flat and reddish-brown
- A musty, sweet smell in heavier infestations
If you’re not sure, our bed bug identification guide has photos. And if the bites are around your ankles and you’ve got pets, check our flea and tick control page too.
Our Bed Bug Treatment Process in Crockett
1. Inspection. We check beds, furniture, baseboards, outlet covers and nearby rooms to find out how far they’ve spread. That decides the size of the job.
2. Prep list. We give you a clear checklist covering laundry, clutter and what to bag up. Good prep is half the battle.
3. Treatment. We treat the rooms and furniture where bed bugs are hiding, using methods that fit the home and the level of infestation.
4. Follow-up. Bed bug eggs can survive a single treatment, so we come back to check and treat again as needed.
More detail on methods is on our main bed bug treatment page.
For Landlords and Lodging in Houston County
One tenant’s bed bugs can show up in the next unit over within weeks. If you manage rentals or a motel in the Crockett area, call as soon as you hear about it. Quick action keeps it to one room instead of a whole building. See our hotel and hospitality and multi-family pages for ongoing programs.
Service Area & Coverage
Zip Codes Served: 75835
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Think you’ve got bed bugs? Call Critter Gitters at (936) 261-7965 or request an inspection online.