How to Kill Bed Bugs
It’s tough to kill bed bugs on your own. Learn how to avoid a bed bug epidemic and rid yourself from unwanted bed bugs.
After you select a licensed, certified pest management professional (PMP) you should:
- Remove clutter as it provides hiding places for bed bugs.
- Wash all bedding in recommended water settings. Place all bedding (sheets, mattress covers, bed spreads etc. in a sealed plastic bag.
- Vacuum and dispose of vacuum bag outside the home or rinse the collection bag before re-installing if possible.
- Empty dresser drawers and closets and wash and/or dry clean according to manufacturers recommendations and then place in sealed plastic bags.
- Do not bring home new furniture until bed bugs are completely eliminated (usually 2 or more treatments by the PMP).
- Consult a PMP before disposing of furniture.
Bud Bug Apartment Dwellers
- The faster you act the better the results will be. When you spot bed bugs immediately call your landlord.
- If your landlord doesn’t take action contact your local Housing Code Authority.
- Don’t try to solve the problem yourself.
- Keep your home clean and litter free.
- Carefully follow the pest management professionals advise and recommendations.
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