Aprehend uses a naturally occurring fungus that bed bugs carry back to harborage sites, infecting the entire colony without a single synthetic chemical. Non-toxic to humans and pets. 90-day residual protection from a single application.
Aprehend uses a naturally occurring fungus that bed bugs carry back to harborage sites, infecting the entire colony without a single synthetic chemical. Non-toxic to humans and pets. 90-day residual protection from a single application.
Aprehend uses a naturally occurring fungus that bed bugs carry back to harborage sites, infecting the entire colony without a single synthetic chemical. Non-toxic to humans and pets. 90-day residual protection from a single application.
Aprehend uses a naturally occurring fungus that bed bugs carry back to harborage sites, infecting the entire colony without a single synthetic chemical. Non-toxic to humans and pets. 90-day residual protection from a single application.
Why Aprehend works differently from every other bed bug treatment
Aprehend is not a contact killer. It does not kill on application. It works by turning the colony's own movement against it. Understanding that mechanism explains why precise, professional application is essential to its effectiveness.
Conventional sprays and even heat treatment eliminate bed bugs through direct contact with a lethal agent. Aprehend eliminates bed bugs through contact with other bed bugs. Insects deep inside wall voids, inside furniture construction, and in harborage sites that no spray or heat can fully reach are still exposed to the fungus through colony contact.
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Application placement is critical
Aprehend is applied in narrow bands. Too wide and the product is wasted. Too narrow or misplaced and bed bugs can avoid the treated areas entirely. Our team, led by an ACE-certified specialist, identifies the exact travel pathways bed bugs use before any product is applied. This precision is the difference between Aprehend working and Aprehend failing.
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The biopesticide formulation is specific to insects
The Beauveria bassiana fungus targets insects specifically. It does not affect humans or animals. The spores stick to the application surface and do not become airborne after drying.
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90 days of residual protection from one application
Most pesticide treatments require re-application as their active ingredients break down. Aprehend® remains active on the treated surface for 90 days after a single application. Any bed bug that contacts a treated band during those 90 days is infected and carries the spores back to the colony.
Why It Matters
Why Aprehend works differently from every other bed bug treatment
Aprehend is not a contact killer. It does not kill on application. It works by turning the colony's own movement against it. Understanding that mechanism explains why precise, professional application is essential to its effectiveness.
Conventional sprays and even heat treatment eliminate bed bugs through direct contact with a lethal agent. Aprehend eliminates bed bugs through contact with other bed bugs. Insects deep inside wall voids, inside furniture construction, and in harborage sites that no spray or heat can fully reach are still exposed to the fungus through colony contact.
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Application placement is critical
Aprehend is applied in narrow bands. Too wide and the product is wasted. Too narrow or misplaced and bed bugs can avoid the treated areas entirely. Our team, led by an ACE-certified specialist, identifies the exact travel pathways bed bugs use before any product is applied. This precision is the difference between Aprehend working and Aprehend failing.
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The biopesticide formulation is specific to insects
The Beauveria bassiana fungus targets insects specifically. It does not affect humans or animals. The spores stick to the application surface and do not become airborne after drying.
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90 days of residual protection from one application
Most pesticide treatments require re-application as their active ingredients break down. Aprehend® remains active on the treated surface for 90 days after a single application. Any bed bug that contacts a treated band during those 90 days is infected and carries the spores back to the colony.
The Process
What happens during Aprehend biopesticide treatment
Aprehend® is composed of millions of Beauveria bassiana fungal spores applied strategically to the areas where bed bugs are known to travel. Here is exactly what our team does from the first call through confirmed clearance.
You reach us at (423) 534-9771. Our team asks about what you are seeing, which rooms are affected, and your household situation. This helps us confirm whether Aprehend is the right treatment for your specific infestation and environment.
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Full property inspection
A certified technician visits your property and identifies every area where bed bugs are active and every travel pathway they use to move between harborage sites and feeding areas. Aprehend works by intercepting bed bugs as they travel, so locating those pathways accurately before application is critical to the treatment's effectiveness.
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Upfront quote and treatment plan
Our team explains the Aprehend treatment process, answers all your questions, and provides a clear upfront quote. No work begins until you approve the plan.
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No Prep Protocol
You do not move furniture, bag clothing, or empty dresser drawers. Our team handles all preparation before treatment begins.
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Aprehend application
Our team applies Aprehend® in narrow bands along the specific travel routes and harborage zones identified during the inspection. The spores are applied precisely to intercept bed bugs as they move through their environment.
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How Aprehend eliminates the colony
Once bed bugs walk over a treated area, the Beauveria bassiana spores attach to their bodies. Bed bugs carry those spores back to their harborage sites and transfer them to every other bug they contact.
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Monitoring device placement
Bed bug monitoring devices are placed throughout the treated area after application. These track colony activity and confirm the elimination process is progressing.
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Follow-up visits
Our team returns for follow-up visits to inspect monitoring devices and confirm full clearance. Follow-up visits are included in the initial price.
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90-day residual protection
Aprehend® has a 90-day residual effect. The spores remain active on the application surface for up to 90 days after a single application, continuing to intercept and infect any bed bugs that enter the treated area during that period.
The Process
What happens during Aprehend biopesticide treatment
Aprehend® is composed of millions of Beauveria bassiana fungal spores applied strategically to the areas where bed bugs are known to travel. Here is exactly what our team does from the first call through confirmed clearance.
You reach us at (423) 534-9771. Our team asks about what you are seeing, which rooms are affected, and your household situation. This helps us confirm whether Aprehend is the right treatment for your specific infestation and environment.
02
Full property inspection
A certified technician visits your property and identifies every area where bed bugs are active and every travel pathway they use to move between harborage sites and feeding areas. Aprehend works by intercepting bed bugs as they travel, so locating those pathways accurately before application is critical to the treatment's effectiveness.
03
Upfront quote and treatment plan
Our team explains the Aprehend treatment process, answers all your questions, and provides a clear upfront quote. No work begins until you approve the plan.
04
No Prep Protocol
You do not move furniture, bag clothing, or empty dresser drawers. Our team handles all preparation before treatment begins.
05
Aprehend application
Our team applies Aprehend® in narrow bands along the specific travel routes and harborage zones identified during the inspection. The spores are applied precisely to intercept bed bugs as they move through their environment.
06
How Aprehend eliminates the colony
Once bed bugs walk over a treated area, the Beauveria bassiana spores attach to their bodies. Bed bugs carry those spores back to their harborage sites and transfer them to every other bug they contact.
07
Monitoring device placement
Bed bug monitoring devices are placed throughout the treated area after application. These track colony activity and confirm the elimination process is progressing.
08
Follow-up visits
Our team returns for follow-up visits to inspect monitoring devices and confirm full clearance. Follow-up visits are included in the initial price.
09
90-day residual protection
Aprehend® has a 90-day residual effect. The spores remain active on the application surface for up to 90 days after a single application, continuing to intercept and infect any bed bugs that enter the treated area during that period.
Limited-time offer + financing
Make bed bug treatment easier to start today.
$100 off conventional treatment, $100 off heat treatment, and Wisetack financing options to help remove the cost barrier before it delays treatment.
Offers and financing availability may vary. Confirm current details before scheduling.
Prevention and High-Risk Properties
Aprehend is the only bed bug treatment that also works as a preventative
Most bed bug treatments are reactive. They address an existing infestation. Aprehend can be used proactively to prevent infestations in high-risk environments.
Properties that cycle guests regularly, including hotels, vacation rentals, short-term rental cabins, assisted living facilities, and college housing, face ongoing bed bug introduction risk. A single infested guest can introduce an infestation that spreads through multiple rooms or units before it is detected.
Quarterly Aprehend application maintains active residual protection year-round. Any bed bug introduced by a new guest contacts a treated surface, carries the spores back to any harborage site they establish, and is eliminated before a viable colony can form.
Our team recommends Aprehend as a preventative for any property where:
Guests cycle through multiple times per week
Room turnaround is rapid with limited inspection between occupants
A previous infestation caused reputational or financial damage
The property sits in a high-traffic tourism area such as Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or the Bristol Motor Speedway corridor
Aprehend is the only bed bug treatment that also works as a preventative
Most bed bug treatments are reactive. They address an existing infestation. Aprehend can be used proactively to prevent infestations in high-risk environments.
Properties that cycle guests regularly, including hotels, vacation rentals, short-term rental cabins, assisted living facilities, and college housing, face ongoing bed bug introduction risk. A single infested guest can introduce an infestation that spreads through multiple rooms or units before it is detected.
Quarterly Aprehend application maintains active residual protection year-round. Any bed bug introduced by a new guest contacts a treated surface, carries the spores back to any harborage site they establish, and is eliminated before a viable colony can form.
Our team recommends Aprehend as a preventative for any property where:
Guests cycle through multiple times per week
Room turnaround is rapid with limited inspection between occupants
A previous infestation caused reputational or financial damage
The property sits in a high-traffic tourism area such as Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or the Bristol Motor Speedway corridor
Aprehend is the right choice for these households and properties
Best fit
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Households with chemical sensitivities
Aprehend uses no synthetic pesticides. For households with residents who have asthma, respiratory conditions, chemical allergies, or any sensitivity to conventional pesticide formulations, Aprehend provides effective treatment without chemical exposure.
Best fit
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Multi-Unit and Shared-Wall Properties
Apartments, duplexes, and townhomes share walls, floor voids, and electrical conduits that let bed bugs travel between units undetected. Aprehend is applied along the specific pathways bed bugs use to move, so it catches activity spreading from a neighboring unit even before it fully establishes in yours. For property managers dealing with multi-unit buildings, this containment approach is harder to achieve with a single spot treatment.
Best fit
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Vacation rentals and hotels
Aprehend® is used every three months as a preventative in vacation rentals, hotels, and other high-risk environments to stop infestations before they start. For properties with rapid guest turnover where bed bug introduction is a recurring risk, quarterly Aprehend application provides continuous residual protection between guest stays.
Best fit
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Situations where conventional treatment previously failed
If a previous conventional pesticide treatment failed to clear the infestation, Aprehend reaches the colony through a completely different mechanism. Rather than requiring direct contact with bed bugs, it uses the bugs' own movement to distribute the lethal agent throughout the population.
Best fit
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Environmentally conscious households
Beauveria bassiana is a naturally occurring soil fungus. It is not synthetic. For households that prefer natural treatment approaches, Aprehend is the most effective natural option available for bed bug elimination.
Who This Serves
Aprehend is the right choice for these households and properties
Best fit
01
Households with chemical sensitivities
Aprehend uses no synthetic pesticides. For households with residents who have asthma, respiratory conditions, chemical allergies, or any sensitivity to conventional pesticide formulations, Aprehend provides effective treatment without chemical exposure.
Best fit
02
Multi-Unit and Shared-Wall Properties
Apartments, duplexes, and townhomes share walls, floor voids, and electrical conduits that let bed bugs travel between units undetected. Aprehend is applied along the specific pathways bed bugs use to move, so it catches activity spreading from a neighboring unit even before it fully establishes in yours. For property managers dealing with multi-unit buildings, this containment approach is harder to achieve with a single spot treatment.
Best fit
03
Vacation rentals and hotels
Aprehend® is used every three months as a preventative in vacation rentals, hotels, and other high-risk environments to stop infestations before they start. For properties with rapid guest turnover where bed bug introduction is a recurring risk, quarterly Aprehend application provides continuous residual protection between guest stays.
Best fit
04
Situations where conventional treatment previously failed
If a previous conventional pesticide treatment failed to clear the infestation, Aprehend reaches the colony through a completely different mechanism. Rather than requiring direct contact with bed bugs, it uses the bugs' own movement to distribute the lethal agent throughout the population.
Best fit
05
Environmentally conscious households
Beauveria bassiana is a naturally occurring soil fungus. It is not synthetic. For households that prefer natural treatment approaches, Aprehend is the most effective natural option available for bed bug elimination.
Limited-time offer + financing
Make bed bug treatment easier to start today.
$100 off conventional treatment, $100 off heat treatment, and Wisetack financing options to help remove the cost barrier before it delays treatment.
Offers and financing availability may vary. Confirm current details before scheduling.
Services Overview
Bed Bug Services Built Around Real Infestations
Choose the service that matches the stage of your bed bug problem — from inspection and monitoring to heat, Aprehend, and conventional treatment options.
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Conventional
Conventional Treatment
A conventional treatment option using professional-grade products applied strategically to target bed bug harborages.
Choose the service that matches the stage of your bed bug problem — from inspection and monitoring to heat, Aprehend, and conventional treatment options.
01
Conventional
Conventional Treatment
A conventional treatment option using professional-grade products applied strategically to target bed bug harborages.
Choose the service that matches the stage of your bed bug problem — from inspection and monitoring to heat, Aprehend, and conventional treatment options.
01
Conventional
Conventional Treatment
A conventional treatment option using professional-grade products applied strategically to target bed bug harborages.
Very cordial, informative and excellent ar what they do. Felt I got my monies worth. I recommend them highly!
L Monnette
Very nice and will go out of his way to do the very best job possible, I will never use any one else
Daniel Lambert
This company acted quickly to our issues. Come back and check to make sure everything was clean and was very understanding when I need to reschedule. I highly recommend!
Keyshi Hatley
I was very satisfied with the service & knowledge that James provided.I would highly recommend them for your pest control problems.
Paul Piercy
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aprehend biopesticide treatment
Common questions about Aprehend biopesticide treatment
What is Aprehend and how does it work?
Aprehend® is a biopesticide composed of Beauveria bassiana fungal spores, a naturally occurring soil fungus. Our team applies the spores in narrow bands along bed bug travel routes. Bed bugs walk through the treated areas, pick up spores on their bodies, carry them back to the colony, and transfer them to every bug they contact. All bed bugs that come into contact with the spores die within four to ten days as the fungus penetrates their cuticle.
How long does Aprehend take to eliminate bed bugs?
How is Aprehend different from conventional pesticide treatment?
Can Aprehend be combined with other treatments?
What does Aprehend treatment cost in Kingsport or Johnson City?