Bed bugs have become one of the most common and
serious pest problems. You need to contact a professional pest control service
to completely eliminate them from your home. Prior to performing the bed bug
treatment, you need to prepare your home for the same. The pest control team
will guide you on the specific preparation activities that will help the
treatment to show positive results. Here is a list
of how you can prepare your home for the bed bug treatment. Read on to
know more.
·
Clear
the clutter: The clutter and mess is a great hiding place for the bed bugs.
When clearing out the clutter, do not move things from the infested area to
non-infested one. Instead, put them directly in the trash. Other than that,
throw away all cardboard boxes, unwanted magazines
and newspapers, infested clothing and bedsheets.
·
Isolate
the Bed: You will find most of the bed bugs on the bed. Therefore, you need to
pay special attention to it. Move the bed 6 inches away from the wall and make
sure that all the eggs are removed from headboard and frame. You can also place
bed-bug-proof covers on the bed. These
covers should be durable and sturdy. This way the bed bugs won’t be able to
hide inside. Remove anything that is placed
under the bed and immediately move it to the trashcan.
·
Clean
infested area: Prior to the bed bug infestation treatment, clean all
the items within the infested area. For instance, the mattresses, bedding, and
clothing can be heat-treated. This will kill the bugs and the eggs(temperature
of 140 degrees kills the eggs and the bed bugs).
You can use sealed plastic bags to move any items from the infested area.
Vacuum the area thoroughly and dispose off
the vacuum bag.
·
Disposal
of furniture: Disposing of bed and other furnishings depends on the condition
of it after infestation and whether the owner can afford areplacement. As a precautionary measure, you
can get bed bug mattress encasement to protect the mattresses. This will
prevent the infestation of the bugs and hence, the furniture will remain safe.
·
Leave
the Home: During the treatment as well as post the treatment, you need to leave
the home to the pest control staff. Staying inside can be harmful especially
for the kids, pets, and sensitive people. It is recommended to stay away atleast for 4 hours post the treatment. Do not movein the furniture for atleast a week after the treatment.
If you are looking for professional and
affordable bed bug infestation treatment
then head over to Affordable Bed Bug Exterminators. Their services are on time
and have received a 5-star rating from
the satisfied customers. They use 100% green and no chemical bug sprays and
also offer a free visual inspection. You can select from heat treatment or the
traditional chemical treatment.
