What to Expect When Hiring a Bed Bug Exterminator
A bed bug problem requires immediate professional attention to avoid distress in the future.
A bed bug infestation is a nightmare, and signs of bed bugs in the home can panic homeowners. Unfortunately, several households encounter bed bug issues every year. These pesky bugs can hitch a ride into the home via boxes, luggage, or used furniture from previously infested areas like schools, hotels, and movie theaters.
Managing an infestation
A bed bug problem requires immediate professional attention to avoid distress in the future. Therefore, when any tenant or homeowner hires a bed bug exterminator, they should take a few essential steps to ensure the home is ready for the bed bug treatment procedure. An experienced and trained pest control service professional should inspect the house to identify the problem's scope and determine the best treatment.
Here's what to expect when hiring a bed bug exterminator:
Complete prep work before the treatment
A homeowner or tenant should:
Remove all plants and pets from the area slated for treatment, and only bring them back at least 12 hours after treatment.
Wash all clothes in hot water, dry them in high heat, and keep them in large sealed bags.
Dry unwashable items on high heat and place them in airtight plastic bags.
Properly seal all opened food bags or containers and keep them in the cabinets or refrigerator.
Keep all interior doors unlocked during treatment.
Declutter all the areas to be treated and vacuum them thoroughly.
Use sheets or plastic to cover expensive electronics.
Strip the beds and other furniture of any bedsheets, blankets, and bedding and wash and dry them at high temperatures. Remove mattresses and box springs before the treatment begins.
Avoid bringing any unwashed clothing or purchasing new furniture until the treatment is complete.
Move all the beds and other furniture away from the walls.
Get rid of all mattress covers and plastic until treatment completion.
Remove everything from the surfaces of furniture and counters.
Several pest control companies require the completion of these preparations before treatment to keep the warranty after the final treatment valid. Evacuate the house and leave it vacant for a minimum of four to five hours after the treatment. Clarify with the exterminator about the treatment duration and when to return home. After two weeks, a follow-up treatment may be necessary to ensure complete bed bug eradication.
Preventing reinfestation after treatment
Most reputable companies will guarantee that the bed bugs will not return after they complete the treatment. However, homeowners need to follow a few precautions to prevent bed bugs from infesting their homes, including:
Do not place the luggage near the bed after coming home; wash all clothes and luggage on high heat.
Regularly vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture.
Do not buy furniture from unreliable sources.
Avoid keeping dirty and clean clothes and linen together.
Keep the floors and beds clutter-free.
Protect the home from bed bugs
Reliable bed bug exterminators use safe and tested products and highly effective techniques to kill all bed bugs and ensure the house is infestation-free. Bed bug professionals can also suggest some efficient ways to prevent future infestations.
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