Pest Solution Services Bed Bugs Specialist

In the weeks leading up to Victoria Day Weekend, I noticed I had bites on my body. They would appear sporadically - a few at a time, then nothing for a week or two, then a few more. Some of them were single bites and some were a series of three bites in a straight line, on my legs, thighs, belly, shoulder, and neck. Some online sources said that three bites in a straight line were "typical of bed bugs". By the Saturday of Victoria Day Weekend, our household was quite concerned that we had bed bugs. I did some research online to see what they looked like. I checked my mattress, boxspring, and bedroom, and didn't see any obvious signs of bugs. I called three places. All three of them seemed reasonable, but because I wanted to avoid spraying or treating our home unless absolutely necessary, I decided to go with Pest Solution Services. I wanted an entomologist that was an expert, and who would be thorough, careful, and preventative. I was skeptical when speaking to Muhammad over the phone: he asked many questions, e.g. how many bites did I have, where on my body, over what period of time, and he came right out and said that he did not think they sounded like bed bug bites. Based on my online reading and online pictures, I was convinced he must be wrong. However, I liked the fact that he was a trained entomologist, so I asked him to come to do an inspection, and take a look for himself. He offered to come the next day (Sunday) or on Monday. I was fine with Monday. He came punctually and in a protective gown over his uniform. He carefully inspected my mattress, boxspring, bedroom, sofa, desk chair, and dining room chairs, and saw no evidence of bed bugs (no bugs, no feces). He advised that since there was no evidence, and because treatment is generally quite expensive, he did not advise that we have any treatments done. His opinion was that we did not have bed bugs. I have waited 4 months before writing a review, and I am happy to say, we do not (and did not) have bed bugs. There have been absolutely no further bites, and no further signs. Muhammad was very patient and thorough. He took the time to describe and educate me on what to look for. We found evidence of carpet beetle larvae, which are generally non-invasive, and which can cause bed-bug type welts on some people. I highly recommend Muhammad and his knowledge, expertise, and service. I was very worried at the time, so I asked to buy the mattress cover ($80) and boxspring cover ($80) as precautionary measures. Total cost was $180 for the inspection, as quoted + $160 for the mattress and boxspring covers = $380 + HST.