Are You Using Bed Bug Monitors the Wrong Way? Most People Are.
At K&A Pest Control, we specialize exclusively in bed bug detection and extermination throughout Florida and New England, and one thing we see all the time is people relying on bed bug monitors the wrong way.
From Tampa, Naples, and Sarasota to Boston, Providence, and beyond, homeowners and even landlords often assume that if their ClimbUp interceptor or bed bug trap isn’t catching anything, they don’t have a problem.
That assumption can be very costly.
🧠 Monitors Detect—They Don’t Prevent
Bed bug monitors are tools for detection, not prevention. They tell you if you have activity, but they don’t stop an infestation from spreading—or from starting in the first place.
Many people use them incorrectly:
- Placing them only on a few legs of the bed
- Checking them too infrequently
- Relying on a “clean” trap as proof they’re in the clear
In the real world, this causes delays in proper treatment. We’ve seen dozens of cases where a monitor showed nothing—until the infestation was already well-established inside walls, furniture, or baseboards.
🧯 When Landlords Rely on Tenants to Monitor
If you’re a landlord in Florida or New England, leaving detection up to the tenant is a major risk. In cities like Largo, Miami, Boston, and Worcester, we’ve seen situations spiral out of control because a resident didn’t check—or didn’t understand—what their monitor was showing.
And once bed bugs spread into adjacent units, the treatment costs and legal liability rise exponentially.
✅ What to Do Instead
At K&A, we use monitors the right way:
- As a verification tool in combination with professional inspection
- Alongside steam treatment, encasements, long-lasting dust, and thorough prep work
- For ongoing prevention—not as a standalone solution
If you’re seeing signs of bed bugs or just want peace of mind, a monitor is a start—but it’s not enough.
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