While Southern Florida has struggled with bed bug infestations for quite a while now, with cities in the area regularly making top 50 lists for bed bug infestations in the US over the last several years, the unwanted critters have recently begun to pop up in Central Florida. Cities along the Florida Turnpike between Kissimmee and Orlando have become increasingly notorious for serious bed bug outbreaks.
If you’re living in the Kissimmee area and have discovered bed bugs in your home and business, rest assured: you are not alone. Please see below to see just some of the recent news reports of bed bug infestations in Kissimmee and Orlando. If you’re ready to get help, continue on to find information and contact details on some of the best bed bug pest control companies in Kissimmee, Florida.
“Family says bed bugs at Kissimmee resort ruined their vacation” – WKMG Local 6, 25 June 2015. A Kentucky family recently made national and international news after a trip to Disney World was cut short by a massive outbreak of bed bugs in their hotel. During their trip in mid-June, the family noticed what they initially believed to be dozens of mosquito bites. After some investigation of their room, they discovered the true culprit: bed bugs hiding in their sheets. While everyone in the family was affected, the kids were by far the worst afflicted: the oldest daughter had 266 bed bug bites, while another child had 125 bites. According to their family physician, it was the worst case of bed bug bites he had ever seen.
“OIA battles bed bug problem in passenger waiting areas” – WFTV 9 Investigates, 22 January 2015. In the past year, officials at Orlando International Airport have received approximately a dozen reports of bed bug sightings in an overnight passenger waiting area. Between July and December of 2014, the airport had a pest control company come out four times to exterminate the bed bug problem. Some claim that the bed bugs are the result of homeless people sleeping in waiting area.
“Residents report bed bugs, elevator issues at apartment complex” – WESH 2 News, 26 May 2014. Residents of an apartment complex in Altemonte Springs lost patience and talked to reporters about the problems plaguing the complex, including bed bug bites, loose banisters, and a non-functional elevator. One resident appeared on camera, displaying what appeared to be dozens of bed bug bites covering his legs and right arm.
“Orlando fire station battles bedbug infestation” – WFTV 9 News, 18 November 2013. The 11 firefighters who live and work at Fire Station #6 in Orlando made an unsavory discovery–their station is infested with bed bugs. The Fire Department reacted quickly by throwing away and replacing all of the mattresses in the station, and is now checking the city’s other stations for bed bugs.
Yelp: 
(5 / 5) with 6 reviews | Google: (5 / 5) with 11 reviews
Family-owned and operated in Winter Garden, near Kissimmee, Ideal Pest Solutions offers many extermination services, in addition to bed bug pest control. Jason Fleming, the president of IPS, has more than 30 years of experience in the Central Florida pest control industry. By far the most reviewed (and most well-reviewed!) exterminator company near Kissimmee, many appreciative customers have lauded the company for solving their pest problems extremely quickly, and for a very good price. In addition, reviewers have noted that the pest control operators at the company go above and beyond to follow up and make sure that all services have worked as advertised.
Yelp: (5 / 5) with 1 review | Google: (5 / 5) with 12 reviews
With branches throughout Florida, Apex Pest Control is likely one of the most widely recognized pest control and bed bug elimination company in the state. Operating for more than 30 years–and with a staff with a combined experience of several hundred years–Apex uses its collective expertise to determine how to best serve the needs of customers struggling with bed bug infestations. Some reviewers have been customers for five and even 10+ years, and all agree that Apex’s pest technicians are extremely prompt, courteous, and effective in their work.
Yelp: (5 / 5) with 1 review | Google: No reviews
While Kissimmee-based Ohana Termite & Pest Control is not yet on the Internet, the word is out on the web regarding the small pest control company. One reviewer specifically noted that they tackled a serious bed bug infestation in an apartment building, with no trace of any survivors even months after treatment. Another reviewer on yellowpages.com (whose reviews we do not track in our ratings, as of yet) stated that their pest control technicians work hard, moving furniture and other obstacles when necessary, in order to reach the root of the customer’s problem.
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