Bedbugs reproduce using a process called 'traumatic insemination'. The male forcibly breaks through the female's abdomen to inseminate the wound. The females can lay around 200 eggs in their lifetime which is around 12 months. When those eggs hatch, they go through five juvenile 'nymph' phases molting between each one. Finally they become an adult and the cycle begins again! At Otis Pest Control we use thermal heat treatment to get rid of bedbugs. The treatment is effective at killing all 7 life stages from egg to adult.
"I unknowingly moved into a home that had a HUGE bed bug infestation..."Don't you worry, we are on top of this until they are gone, I promise!"... Jack was knowledgeable and honest in his assessment of my house/treatment methods. Thank you, Jack and Rocky and the whole Otis team! My home is home again!"
"Prompt responses and appointment times. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Straight forward service without any "pushing" for extras."
"These guys were super helpful and kind. Jack thoroughly explained every procedure and made what could have been a horrible situation much more bearable. I definitely recommend them!"
"Excellent service and staff!! They were at my house the same day I called, for New construction pre-treatment!"
"Highly recommend! Jack and Rocky are great! You've got a business and highest recommendation! Great people to work with!"
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Main Headquarters
112 Hayfield Road
Knoxville, TN 37922
Location Specific Phone Numbers
Knoxville (serving Knox County)
865-419-9063Maryville (serving Blount County)
865-983-8011Lenoir City (serving Loudon & Monroe Counties)
865-986-1412Oak Ridge (serving Anderson, Roane, Scott, Morgan, Campbell, Union, & Cumberland Counties)
865-482-2740Sevierville (serving Sevier, Hamblen, & Cocke County)
865-453-7540Servicing all areas of Knoxville and surrounding counties and the Greater East TN area including Tri-Cities, Johnson City, Crossville & Chattanooga.
I doggone guarantee Otis to be the best in the business!
-Chance (Official Otis Mascot)
112 Hayfield Road 
