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Bed Bug Pest Control


Bed Bug Control for Your Home or Business

Bed bugs are becoming more and more active across the globe.

Over the last 5 years there has been a significant rise in the number of recorded bed bug incidents in all parts of the world.

If you notice any of the danger signs listed below, we recommend that you get professional bed bug control.

Danger Signs

The fact that you cannot see bed bugs does not mean that your business is not infected, as these insects are very hard to find and the infestation may be at its initial stage.

The best defense for your home or business is to spot a problem as early as possible and minimize the risk of a bed bug infestation by employing a bed bug control specialist.

How to Avoid Bed Bugs While Travelling

  • Do not put your clothing or suitcase directly on the hotel bed
  • Keep luggage off the ground
  • Use metal luggage racks
  • Look for bed bugs all the way around and under the mattress
  • Check bed linens and headboards for bloodstains or fecal matter

Potential Harm

A bed bug infestation on the premises can seriously threaten you’re the people living in your home..

  • Family members or guests can be bitten
  • Bed bugs move around easily but are difficult to treat
  • Any bed bug infestation can quickly reach an epidemic level if not treated with a professional bed bug control program

What to look for:

  • Live insects
  • Small blood spots on bed sheets
  • Fecal pellets
  • Cast nymphal skins
  • Distinctive sweet & sickly smell

Steps to Take for Bed Bug Control

  • Employ a pest control specialist for immediate bed bug control.
  • Schedule regular inspections by qualified technicians to prevent recurrence of a bed bug infestation.

Bed Bug Prevention Checklist

Pre- Treatment Actions

  • • Remove all electrical wall plates, phone jack plates and light switch covers.
  • • All electronic equipment should remain in the areas for treatment.
  • • Remove the front panel from heating/air conditioning units if in close proximity to bed.
  • • Take clothing and other belongings out of all drawers, nightstands, tables, closets, wardrobes and similar storage areas and launder as per directions located at the end of this page. Ensure all garments are transported from the infested area in sealed bags or containers when transporting to the laundry facility to prevent spreading of the insects to non-infested areas. Discard plastic bags used to transport items immediately in an exterior garbage bin.
  • • Any loose clothing (garments found outside of a dresser, under the bed or closet) must be bagged, placed in Dryer for 45 minutes and laundered as per Laundry Directions. Discard plastic bags used for transportation of these items into an exterior garbage bin.
  • • Remove all bedding and pillows. Place in bags and take to the laundry room where they can be placed directly into the dryer for 45 minutes, then washing machine using hot water and/or placed into a dryer as indicated in the step above. Refer to Laundry Directions.
  • • Remove drapery in rooms, bag and immediately launder professionally. Alternatively, drapery may be vacuumed and treated with steam while hanging in the infested room.
  • • Vacuum the floor extensively. Remove the vacuum bag immediately and discard in an exterior garbage receptacle.
  • • Articles under the beds provide an ideal place for bedbugs to hide. All clothing or garments must be bagged and laundered. Larger items that were previously stored under the bed should not be moved as bedbugs may be relocated into other areas of the structure.
  • • It is necessary for you and your pets to vacate the premises during the service and to not re-enter until at least 4 hours after treatment. Fish aquariums may be left on site, however, they should be covered and air filters must be disconnected. Persons with underlying health conditions should consult their family physician where they have concerns regarding re-entry time.
  • LAUNDRY DIRECTIONS: It is necessary that all garments be placed into a dryer on the highest setting for a minimum of 45 minutes (>40°C or >104°F). The dryer must be capable of reaching a temperature of >40°C to kill all stages and not be loaded to more than 50% capacity. All laundered items must remain out of the treatment area during service. Clothing and fabrics associated with beds/sofas cannot be treated with pesticides due to the prolonged contact with skin. It is for this reason that this step is crucial and necessary to ensure the treatment program does not fail with the re-introduction of bedbugs from infested clothing.

Post-treatment actions

  • • Mattress and box spring Bed Bug Mattress/ Box Spring Encasements should be installed during or soon after the initial service.
  • • Do not reenter the treated rom until after one hour has passed after the initial treatment. The bed should not be used until the mattress/ box spring is Thoroughly Dry.
  • • Where possible, clothing should remain in sealed plastic bags to prevent potential re-infestation. Bags must be kept sealed at all times.
  • • Please leave all other objects in their original state of preparation until the follow-up service has been completed, i.e. electrical outlet covers removed, pictures off of the walls, etc.

Future Prevention Against Bedbugs

  • • When travelling both outside of and within the country be sure to inspect hotel rooms to ensure they are free of bedbugs. Inspect the bed, box spring and mattress, paying close attention to the mattress piping, plastic protective caps for the box spring, and the headboard. When returning home bag and launder all clothing and be sure to inspect suitcases for bedbugs – this stage is preferably done outside or in a garage.
  • • Do not buy used furniture, electronics or beds unless you can verify their origin and are confident they are free of potential bedbug presence.
  • • Periodically perform an inspection of your home focusing on the sleeping quarters and inspecting the bed and furniture in close proximity to the bed. Never open the box spring or mattress encasement covers. Bed bugs hide in cracks and crevices and prefer wood and fabric surfaces so they will be found in these areas most often.
  • • Bedbugs are highly mobile but typically remain close to the host. They are generally only active at night to avoid detection however can be found when inspecting areas where they like to hide.

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