How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are really annoying and can cause anxiety as these bloodsucking pests are active mostly at night. They love to play hide and seek, and hence they could keep you frustrated all day long. Many people don’t realize that their beds are invaded by bed bugs until they get bitten by them. To even be able to locate these tiny little creatures is a big task. There are a few ways that can help you prevent bed bugs infestation, however if their population is beyond reckoning, then you should consider calling the professionals.

Here are a few ways that can help you prevent and control bed bugs infestation:

Steaming:

Bed bugs die at and above the temperature of 500C. Steam cleaners generally emit steam of at least 1000C. You can use steam on infested materials such as mattresses, upholstery and plush items that cannot be washed. Steam will only kill the bed bugs that it reaches. So make sure you move the steam cleaner slowly and carefully to maximize depth. At the same time, ensure you avoid excess moisture, which could lead to mould.

Washing and drying:

Washing things like mattress pads, bedding, bed skirts, infested clothes, curtains, etc. in hot water can be very useful in order to get rid of bed bugs. Store clean and dry items in light-colored sealed heavy duty plastic bags or plastic storage bins with secure lids to avoid infesting the surrounding area or nearby materials.

Vacuuming:

Daily vacuuming can be very effective in getting rid of pests and keeping your house dust-free. However, ensure you don’t make use of handheld vacuums, vacuums with a cloth bag, and vacuums with hoses that are made of fabric because these vacuums can become infested. It’s best to use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter for households with family members suffering from allergies or asthma.

Scrubbing:

Scrub all hard surfaces including headboards, bed frames, baseboards, floors and even chests of drawers with the help of a disposable rag or brush. Bed bugs have a tendency to cling onto wood and fabric. Plus, they leave their eggs cemented to the surface wherever they lay it. So scrubbing those surfaces is the only best option to get rid of their eggs.

Call pest in the city professionals:

Even if you have treated your bed, furniture, clothing and other personal belongings, bed bug colonies may still be thriving under your carpet, in the cracks or crevices of your walls, and in other inaccessible areas of your home. There are a variety of bed bug traps and pesticides that can help in capturing bed bugs, however it’s best to call trained technicians to set up these traps or apply the necessary pesticides for you. You need to be very careful when placing interceptor cups under your bed posts or making your own scent traps. Excessive amounts of carbon dioxide can be harmful to humans.

Trained technicians of Pest In The City are your best bet as they will at first, thoroughly inspect your entire house to roughly calculate the population of bed bugs and locate all their colonies. Then they will accordingly outline a plan that will help in eliminating all the bed bugs. With the help of various traps and pesticides, they will ensure that you live without anxiety and your blood is not used as meal during the nights. Our professionals will educate you and provide essential tips to prevent and control bed bugs in the future.

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