Bed bugs are frustrating pests to have in your home, and removing them can be incredibly challenging. These parasitic insects feed on human blood, often while the unsuspecting host is asleep. The itchy red welts they leave behind are often mistaken for other pests at first, such as mosquitoes or fleas, giving the bed bug population time to multiply without detection.
This article will explain why even clean homes can have bed bug invasions. We’ll also describe how to prepare your bedding before treatment and provide tips for preventing another infestation. Read on to learn more about effective bed bug control in Eureka with the pros from Accurate.
Even Clean Homes Can Get Bed Bugs
People have a few misconceptions about what causes bed bugs to end up in their homes. Unlike many other pests, bed bugs don’t eat people’s food or have any preference regarding the cleanliness of their surroundings. Some people assume bed bugs are only a problem for people living in the city, but single-family homes are the most common place for them to invade.
Bed bug infestations start with someone unknowingly carrying them into the house. These pests can hitchhike into your home, inside a suitcase, a shopping bag, or even a child’s backpack. If you suspect bed bugs are in your house, contact us today at Accurate to schedule an inspection and start treatment before they have time to spread.
Pillow Talk: Managing Bedding And Pillows Prior To Bed Bug Treatments
Some prep work is necessary before bed bug treatments. You’ll need to gather your bedding, pillows, and blankets and place them in plastic trash bags to avoid spreading the bugs throughout your home on the way to the laundry room. Wash all these items on the highest heat setting possible and dry them on high heat for at least 30 minutes to eliminate all the bugs and their eggs.
After everything is clean and dry, put the items in new plastic bags to ensure they won’t become infested again before we get rid of the bed bugs in the house. We will provide a preparation sheet of tasks to complete before the treatment to ensure the best possible results. Contact us today at Accurate to learn more about our bed bug control treatments or to schedule an inspection.
The Trick To Permanent Bed Bug Removal
Plenty of products sold in stores promise to get rid of bed bugs, but these treatments are rarely successful with these elusive pests. Bed bugs can hide in places these products can’t reach, including small cracks in the baseboards or floors, behind wallpaper, and inside electrical switch plates. Contact us today at Accurate to learn how our treatments can completely eradicate your bed bug problem.
How To Prevent Future Bed Bug Infestations
Preventing future bed bug infestations is possible with careful vigilance. You can pick up these pests in any number of public settings, but there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of bringing them home, such as the following:
- Carefully check hotel rooms for bed bugs on the mattress and behind the headboard before unpacking.
- Vacuum suitcases when you return from a trip and wash and dry all the clothing in them on the highest heat setting possible.
- Avoid placing bags on the floor of public transportation or in areas where people congregate.
- Frequently vacuum your home to catch and remove bed bugs that find a way inside before they start reproducing.
The pros at Accurate are experts at bed bug removal and control. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule an inspection.