Proactive Aprehend^®️ Bed Bug Treatments For Your Business

An Effective And Proactive Bed Bug Treatment Solution You Can Trust

As travel continues to normalize, more and more people are taking trips within Canada and abroad. This can increase the possibility of bringing bed bugs back with you. Don’t let bed bugs sneak their way into your business. Not isolated to hotel rooms, these persistent pests can show up in every type of commercial setting, including; waiting rooms, hospitals, movie theatres, factories and airplanes. Bed bugs can, and will, live anywhere — and will ultimately affect your bottom line.

Introducing Orkin Canada’s Proactive Aprehend^® Bed Bug Treatments

Staying proactive will help your business win the bed bug fight. As part of our customized bed bug programs Orkin Canada uses Aprehend^®, an all-natural treatment that helps prevent and eliminate bed bug infestations.

A proprietary and patented formula, this natural biopesticide solution is a combination of oils that delivers Beauveria conidia (spores) to surfaces where they remain attached until encountered by a bed bug. Beauveria is a natural process that infects eggs and adult bed bugs by direct contact.

Benefits of Orkin Canada’s Proactive Aprehend^® Bed Bug Treatments

Long Lasting

Aprehend^® is a unique, ready-to-use formula with spray parameters that remain active for up to three months. This means that any bed bug crossing an Aprehend^® barrier – even 12 weeks after treatment will be affected.

Natural Protection

In addition to being registered for use by Health Canada, the Aprehend^® solution is non-toxic and contains no chemicals, odour or dilution.

Minimal Preparation Is Required

Regular inspections and treatments can catch bed bug introductions before they become a bigger problem. Use Aprehend^® as a stand-alone treatment or as part of any pest control protocol.

How Do Orkin Canada’s Proactive Aprehend^® Treatments Work?

The application of the product is both easy and safe, only being applied in low contact areas to maintain the residual properties of Aprehend^®. The application process follows four simple steps:

Step 1

The product is applied strategically in critical areas where bed bugs may gather after introduction.

Step 2

When bed bugs come into contact with an Aprehend^® treated surface, the fungal spores stick to its feet and body and travel back to the harbourage area.

Step 3

The spores transfer easily between bed bugs by direct contact, targeting bed bugs that do not leave the harbourage area as well. Since bed bugs live packed tightly, the fungal disease quickly spreads in the population.

Step 4

Bed bugs die of the fungal disease in 3–7 days. Aprehend^® barrier areas should not be disturbed or applied to areas with frequent human contact or sunlight. Do not clean the applied areas until the bed bug infestation has been eradicated.

Common Industries That Could Benefit Orkin Canada’s Aprehend^® Proactive Bed Bug Treatments

• Healthcare Industry (Hospitals, Long-Term Care Homes, Medical Clinics, Physiotherapy Clinics)
• Hospitality Industry (Hotels, Hostels, Motels, Cottage Rentals)
• Multi-Family Properties (Apartments, Condos, Duplexes)
• Commercial Office Buildings

Let Orkin Canada Help You Protect Your Business Against Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be a pain to deal with for any business operator and having preventative solutions in place can save time, resources and your business’ reputation. For professional bed bug protection you can trust, contact your local Orkin Canada branch today!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orkin Canada’s Aprehend^®️ Bed Bug Treatment

Does the Aprehend^®️ bed bug treatment work?

Yes, unlike other bed bug treatments that require continuous contact to be effective, Orkin Canada’s proactive Aprehend^®️ treatment only requires bed bugs to have a brief encounter with a treated surface. In fact, studies have shown that bed bugs crossing only 2 inches of a treated area are controlled within 5 days.

How long does the Aprehend^®️ treatment last?

Orkin Canada’s proactive Aprehend^®️ treatment has residual properties that stay active for up to three months. This means any new bed bug populations introduced to the room are effectively prevented once they come into contact with a treated surface. Used as a quarterly treatment, Aprehend^®️ will prevent the establishment of infestations.

What to expect after Orkin Canada’s Aprehend^®️ treatment?

Live bed bugs may be visible for up to 10 days after the treatment. Affected bed bugs may be seen wandering in unusual places, this is a sign that the treatment is working.

Bed bugs may not leave their harbourage areas for several days after treatment, and nymphs hatching from eggs will not be affected until they come into contact with a treated area.

How fast does Orkin Canada’s Proactive Aprehend^®️ Treatment work?

Our proactive and effective Aprehend®️ treatment ensures that your bed bug issue will be effectively controlled within 3-7 days after exposure to the Aprehend®️ treatment.