Bed Bugs. The name alone is enough to make your skin crawl. They are the most unwelcome guest and treating them can be a nuisance if you’re going it alone. Follow these tips from your friends at Hart Pest Control to prevent, treat, and control these intruders.
Bed Bug Prevention
There are several steps you can take in order to stop an infestation before it starts. Thoroughly inspect any secondhand items you plan to bring into your home that are covered in fabric. This includes couches, pillows, and blankets. In order to keep bed bugs from getting bedtime nibbles, shield both your box spring and mattress with a tear-resistant safety covering. Mend or replace it after you notice any tears or holes. This may mean inspecting your bed more often than you’re used to, but the time is worth it. Additionally, keep your home tidy to reduce areas of clutter where bed bugs could reside. Bed bugs prevention may seem like a hassle at times, but it is much easier to prevent than it is to treat and control after infestation.
Bed Bug Treatment
Okay, you weren’t successful at preventing bed bugs. What now? There are some non-chemical routes you can take to rid your home of bed bugs. Put all items of clothing as well as your bedding into the dryer on high heat for at least 30 minutes. Encase your box spring, mattress, and any pillow-like objects to trap bed bugs and prevent them from spreading. Though there are some portable heating units that can take care of heating household furniture to the necessary 120ºF, this can get pricey and inconvenient. Foregoing these measures could lead to disaster. If any bed bugs are left alive you will find yourself dealing with this mess all over again.
It is best to consult the services of a reputable, trustworthy company like Hart Pest Control when coming up with a bed bugs treatment plan for your home. Their experts can assess the infestation and come up with the course of action that is perfect for your home, your needs, and your budget.
Bed Bug Control
While you’re treating your home, control will be key in preventing another infestation. Ensure that you are treating all areas of the home where bedbugs may have migrated. This includes dirty clothes baskets, neighboring furniture, bed frames, and carpets. You must be thorough and vigilant.
Ensure that all follow-up treatments are followed per your pest management professional’s instructions. Even the smallest misstep can start you over at square one when it comes to bed bugs control. Save yourself the hassle and contact us today! We’ll get your home under control no matter what wanders in. No if, ants, or bugs about it!