The Camper Red Flag: A Bed Bug Nightmare

About this episode

This episode discusses a family's experience with a bed bug infestation after purchasing a home and the effective treatment provided by Peskies Pest Control.

In this podcast episode, Michael Wienecke and Travis McGowin from Peskies Pest Control share a startling story about a family who purchased a home only to find a massive bed bug infestation waiting for them . The sellers had actually been living in a camper on the property to escape the bugs, a major “red flag” that was unfortunately missed during the buying process . After the homeowners were let down by a liquid spray treatment that offered no warranty, Peskies stepped in to solve the problem using high-intensity heat . By raising the home’s temperature to 160°F—effectively turning it into an oven—they were able to pull the insects out of the woodwork and eliminate them for good . The episode concludes with a reminder to “buy once, cry once” by investing in reputable inspections and choosing companies that stand behind their work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee . Read more about this in our blog post! Watch this vlog on YouTube! Podcast Transcript: Michael Wienecke 0:00 It baffles me that somebody can say they can get rid of bed bugs in one setting with a spray. So just tell me go back over that. Travis McGowin 0:14 All right, right, so we did a…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Wienecke

Guest: Travis McGowin

Topics covered

• bed bugs
• home inspection
• pest control
• real estate
• infestation
• treatment methods

Keywords

• bed bugs
• infestation
• pest control
• home buying
• heat treatment
• real estate red flags
• Peskies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peskies Pest Control

Places: Birmingham Alabama

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