Finding bed bugs in your home is unsettling. One morning you notice a line of small bites on your arm, and by that evening you are pulling back the mattress seam with a flashlight, hoping you are wrong. Whether you live off Roswell Road, near the Square, or out toward Kennesaw Mountain, the question is the same: who can get here quickly and actually solve this?
120 Pest is a family-owned company with more than 30 years of experience treating bed bugs across north Georgia. We offer both thermal heat and chemical treatment options, we back every service with a warranty at no extra cost, and we require very little preparation from you before we arrive. If you are searching for a bed bug exterminator in Marietta, GA, you have found a team that treats these insects every single week.
Two Proven Bed Bug Treatment Options
There is no single correct method for every property. The right choice depends on how widespread the activity is, what kind of building you are in, and what fits your budget. After an inspection, we walk you through both paths and explain the trade-offs honestly.
Thermal Heat Treatment
Thermal heat is the fastest and most efficient way to kill live bed bugs and their eggs. Bed bugs and eggs die at 117 degrees when exposed long enough, so we safely raise the temperature of the structure and its contents into the 120 to 140 degree range and hold it there. Heat penetrates cracks, crevices, wall voids, and furniture interiors that liquid products cannot reach.
The advantages of thermal bed bug treatment include:
- Treatment is completed in a single day
- Biting stops that same day, which no other method can promise
- All furniture, mattresses, and beds are treated in place
- Limited chemical application, with a targeted residual used only to prevent reintroduction
- Safe for use around pets and children once the treatment is complete
- No need to throw out furniture, which almost always costs more than the treatment itself
Chemical Treatment
Chemical based treatment has advanced considerably since the early 2000s and remains an excellent option, particularly when activity is confined to one or two rooms. Our approach is a multi-step process rather than a simple spray application. Treatments are designed to take two to three visits across four to six weeks, following the bed bug life cycle so that newly hatched insects are eliminated as well.
A traditional treatment includes:
- A thorough inspection of the home to confirm where activity is concentrated
- Physical removal of live bugs and eggs
- Steam application to reach eggs and live insects directly
- Encasements installed on mattresses and box springs
- Targeted product placement in furniture, wall voids, and under carpet edges
- Follow-up visits already included in the treatment price
Certified Training Behind Every Treatment
Heat treatment done poorly is worse than no treatment at all, because it can scatter insects into adjacent rooms. Our technicians understand the science of heating a structure evenly and monitoring temperature at the coldest points.
Our credentials include:
- GreenTech Heat certification for thermal bed bug treatment
- Bed Bug Central certification as a Bed Bug Free Company, which recognizes completion of their training and use of the low prep treatment method
- ACE, or Associate Certified Entomologist, credentialing
- Georgia state licensing for pest control, mosquito control, and wood-destroying organisms
What Happens During Your Bed Bug Inspection
Guessing is expensive. Before anything else, we confirm what you are dealing with and how far it has spread.
- Contact us. Call or submit a request through our contact page and describe what you have found.
- On-site inspection. We examine sleeping areas, upholstered furniture, baseboards, and adjacent rooms for live insects, shed skins, eggs, and fecal staining.
- Confirmation and scope. We identify the pest correctly. Bed bugs are frequently confused with other insects, and treating for the wrong one wastes time and money.
- Treatment recommendation. We present the thermal and chemical options that fit your situation, along with the warranty terms that apply to your property type.
- Scheduling. Heat treatments are completed in one day, so most households are back to normal that evening.
Minimal Preparation Means Less Disruption
One of the most common reasons people delay calling is dread of the preparation. Traditional bed bug protocols once required homeowners to bag every article of clothing and empty every dresser. We do not work that way.
With our low prep approach:
- Your clothes stay in dressers and closets, with no bagging required
- Most household items remain exactly where they are
- Furniture stays in the home rather than going to the curb
- You pay one flat fee for the warranty period, with no surprise add-ons
We provide a free preparation sheet so you know precisely what to expect before treatment day. You can download the bed bug preparation sheet here and review it at your own pace.
A Warranty Comes Standard
Every bed bug service we perform includes a warranty at no additional cost. Depending on the property, you receive either a 30-day or a 90-day warranty. Occupied residences are backed by the 90-day term. That guarantee covers all necessary follow-up visits, and those visits are built into the original service price rather than billed later. No hidden fees, no separate invoices, no argument about whether a return trip is covered.
Commercial Bed Bug Services Across Cobb County
Bed bugs in a business are a revenue problem as much as a pest problem. We work discreetly, communicate clearly with management, and provide online access to service history and treatment records.
Apartments and Multi-Family Housing
We treat both occupied and vacant units, using either the chemical or thermal method depending on budget and urgency. We coordinate directly with tenants or property management so that treatment happens on schedule with minimal complaints and minimal downtime.
Lodging, Airbnb, and Short-Term Rentals
Every night a unit sits unrentable costs money, and a single review mentioning bed bugs can follow a listing for years. Our one-day thermal service can return a short-term rental to service within 24 hours. Low prep requirements keep the turnaround tight.
Specialty and Sensitive Properties
We also treat property types that many companies will not touch, including:
- Retirement homes, assisted living, and senior living communities
- Halfway homes and rehabilitation centers, where discretion matters
- Overnight camps and rental cabins between guest groups
- 18-wheelers, travel trailers, RVs, cars, and retail stores
Learn more on our commercial bed bug treatment page.
Serving East Cobb, West Cobb, and the Historic Square
Our pest and termite service area covers Cobb County and the surrounding communities, and our bed bug service area extends much further. We travel from Atlanta to Dalton for bed bug work, including Athens, Blue Ridge, Calhoun, Cartersville, Chatsworth, Cleveland, Dahlonega, Johns Creek, Jonesboro, Lawrenceville, Riverdale, Roswell, Stone Mountain, and the cities in between. Whether you are in an East Cobb subdivision, a West Cobb rental property, or a condo near the downtown square, we can get to you.
Financing Is Available
An unexpected bed bug service is rarely something people have budgeted for. We partner with Acorn Finance so customers can prequalify for a loan without affecting their credit score. You can compare offers from multiple lenders, choose payment terms of 12, 24, or 36 months, and schedule service once you are approved. Visit our financing page to start the prequalification process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you respond to an emergency bed bug situation?
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with additional appointments available on request. Call (404) 247-8091 and we will work to get an inspection scheduled as soon as possible.
Does heat treatment really finish in one day?
Yes. Thermal treatment is completed in a single day, and biting stops that day. Chemical treatments follow a different timeline of two to three visits across four to six weeks.
Will heat damage my belongings?
Homes and contents are heated to temperatures our technicians monitor and control throughout the process. Thermal treatment can safely treat furniture and most other household items, which is why replacement is almost never necessary.
Do I have to bag all my clothing first?
No. Our low prep method leaves clothing in dressers and closets. The free preparation sheet lists the small number of items that do need attention.
Can you treat just one bedroom?
In many cases, yes. After a thorough inspection, chemical treatment can target only the rooms showing evidence of activity.
How much does bed bug treatment cost?
Pricing depends on square footage, property type, and treatment method. Contact us for an accurate quote based on an actual inspection rather than a guess over the phone.
Get Answers Today
You do not have to live with this, and you do not have to throw away your furniture. Contact us on our website or call (404) 247-8091 to schedule an inspection. We will tell you honestly what we find, explain both treatment paths, and get your home or business back to normal.
