St. LouisBed BugExterminators
Bites in a line. Spots on the sheets. That sinking feeling. Bed bugs are stressful, but they’re treatable, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Locally owned, backed by 35+ years of hands-on experience in St. Louis homes. One call sets up a free on-site inspection to confirm what’s going on before any work starts.
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Small bug.
Obvious clues.
Bed bugs are nocturnal, feed on blood, and hide close to where people sleep: mattress seams, bed frames, furniture joints. They can go months without feeding and breed quickly, which is why catching them early matters. Adults are about the size of an apple seed, so they’re visible if you know where to look. Here’s what most St. Louis homeowners notice first.
Bites in a Line
Itchy, red bites in linear rows or clusters, often on skin exposed while sleeping: arms, shoulders, neck, legs.
Stains on Bedding
Small bloodstains on sheets and pillowcases, usually from bites or bugs crushed while you slept.
Dark, Rusty Spots
Pinpoint dark or rust-colored spots on mattresses, box springs, bedding, or nearby walls and baseboards.
Eggshells & Shed Skins
Pale, papery casings and tiny white eggs tucked into seams, cracks, and furniture joints near sleeping areas.
A Musty Odor
A sweet, musty smell from scent glands. Usually only noticeable once an infestation is established.
Seeing one or more of these? Bed bugs infest clean homes and messy ones alike, so it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. A free on-site inspection confirms whether it’s actually bed bugs (fleas, carpet beetles, and bat bugs get mistaken for them all the time) before you spend a dollar on treatment. Dealing with a different pest? See all pest control services →
A thorough approach, start to finish.
Bed bugs are one of the toughest pests to treat, and store-bought sprays rarely reach the eggs and hiding spots that keep an infestation going. Here’s exactly what to expect when Titan handles it.
Free On-Site Inspection
A licensed Titan tech inspects mattresses, furniture, baseboards, and the spots homeowners miss. We confirm it’s actually bed bugs, gauge how far the activity has spread, and show you what we found.
Same day or next dayWritten Plan + Quote
We walk you through the treatment options in plain language, give you a written quote, and hand you a simple prep list (laundering bedding on high heat, reducing clutter, encasing the mattress). No pressure, no obligation.
On the spotTreat & Follow Up
Targeted treatments applied per label directions, reaching the seams, voids, and harborage points where bed bugs actually live. Then we monitor with follow-up visits to confirm activity has stopped, because with bed bugs, verification is part of the job.
Ongoing monitoringWant ongoing protection after treatment? Ask about Bed Bug Shield and our other service plans →
What people ask before they call.
Do bed bugs only infest dirty homes?
No. Bed bugs don’t care about cleanliness. They infest tidy homes, hotels, and upscale properties just as readily. Clutter gives them more hiding spots, but a spotless house is not protection. They travel in on luggage, used furniture, and clothing.
Can you actually see bed bugs?
Yes. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed and visible to the naked eye, especially after feeding. Eggs and young nymphs are much harder to spot, which is one reason a trained inspection finds activity that homeowners miss.
Do bed bugs only bite at night?
They’re most active at night, but a hungry bed bug will feed whenever a host is nearby. They’re drawn to the carbon dioxide we exhale, so someone sitting or lying still for a long stretch can be bitten during the day too.
Do bed bugs spread disease?
Unlike mosquitoes or ticks, bed bugs are not known to transmit disease through their bites. The bites can itch and irritate, and the lost sleep is real, but they don’t pose the same health risk as other biting pests.
Are bed bugs only found in beds?
No. Beds and mattresses are ground zero, but established infestations spread to upholstered furniture, curtains, baseboards, electrical outlets, and even behind wallpaper. That’s why treatment has to cover the whole room, not just the mattress.
Can I get rid of bed bugs myself?
Washing bedding on high heat, vacuuming thoroughly, and using mattress encasements all help, and we’ll ask you to do some of that as prep. But store-bought sprays rarely reach the eggs and deep harborage points, and a partial kill just scatters the infestation. Professional treatment with follow-up monitoring is the reliable path. Call (314) 720-8857 and we’ll take a look for free.
Sleep in your own bed again.
Free on-site inspection. No obligation. Real answers from a St. Louis tech who’s treated bed bugs in homes just like yours.