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Ways to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

YESpestpros • August 27, 2018

Even though bed bugs aren’t known to spread disease, they can cause an itchy rash and can certainly cause a good deal of anxiety for a homeowner. So what should you do if you suspect bed bugs ? Here is a basic list of your options to get rid of bed bugs.

1. Go the “do nothing” route and hope for the best.

While we certainly don’t recommend this option, it is, of course, still an option. We know that sometimes, bug problems can be seasonal and can just go away on their own. However, that is not true with bed bugs. Bed bugs reproduce extremely quickly and are very resilient. A female bed bug can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime and they can live up to 18 months with food. And, in fact, adult bed bug can live up to five months without even eating a blood meal! So, even an unoccupied home can host bed bugs. If you go this route, just know that the infestation will not get better. It will inevitably get worse and you will find yourself with more damage and headache than when you first discovered the problem.

2. Attempt DIY bed bug control.

If you suspect a bed bug problem, you might want to attempt some DIY bed bug control before calling a professional. (As you’ll see below we offer a free inspection and consultation, so if you even suspect bed bugs, it can’t hurt to give us a call.) Most DIY bed bug control options just include cleaning, reducing clutter, and removing items that are hosting bed bugs. When attempting to clean an area with bed bugs, be mindful that items from the infested area can transfer bed bugs to other areas. It is best to bag them in plastic while still in the room.

• Reduce clutter (stuffed animals, books, papers, electronics, etc.)
• Launder or discard infested garments and linens
• Remove dresser drawers to check for bed bugs and clean
• Dismantle bed frames to clean
• Scrub infested areas with a stiff brush to remove eggs
• Vacuum extensively

3. Call a professional for bed bug removal.

By far, the easiest and most efficient way to get rid of bed bugs is to just call a professional. Many companies offer a free inspection, so you can get an idea of how bad the infestation is and what your options are. In general, most pest control companies deal with bed bugs in two ways: heat treatment and fumigation.

Whole room heat treatment for bed bugs

During a heat treatment remediation service, a pest control specialist will use specially designed equipment to raise the temperature in the home or business to kill all stages of bed bugs (adults, nymphs, and eggs). Remote thermometers will be placed throughout the structure to make sure the right temperature (usually between 135°F and 145°F) is reached. A heat treatment typically takes between six and eight hours, depending on the condition of the area being treated.

Fumigation for bed bugs

Fumigation is a pest control method where a structure is completely filled with a gaseous pesticide, often Vikane, to suffocate or poison pests within the enclosed space. There are two fumigation methods. One method is to seal the structure with plastic, tape, or other sealing materials. The other method is to completely enclose the structure in a “tent” of vinyl-coated nylon.

Call YES Pest Pros for a free bed bug inspection.

We strongly recommend against trying to get rid of bed bugs by yourself. It is extremely difficult to get rid of bed bugs without the help of a professional. Using various methods of bed bug control, we aim to solve your bed bug problems in one visit. Early detection and treatment of a bed bug infestation is key to successful extermination, so whether you are certain of, or just suspect an infestation, call YES Pest Pros today to set up a free inspection and consultation.

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