How to Handle a Bed Bug Infestation
Bed Bug Infestations – What Should You Do?
Step 1: Contact a Professional
United Pest Solutions provides bed bug extermination and expert advice on how to handle a bed bug infestation in Bellevue WA. Never try to tackle a bed bug infestation alone. Proper intervention demands a deep understanding of bed bug biology and behavior, and the pesticides that are most effective are only available to trained, licensed professionals. Applying pesticides without proper training can be ineffective at best and dangerous at worst. Contact a professional as soon as you suspect an infestation, no matter how big or small the problem seems. A quick response is your best defense against a worsening infestation.
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Final Steps
Step 4: Take Care of Laundry
Bed bugs live and breed in fabrics, and their eggs are so small that you cannot always see them. Temperatures above 120-degrees Fahrenheit will kill bed bugs and their eggs. Launder your clothes, linens and furniture cushion covers frequently. Use a hot water wash and a heated dry. Research suggests that even low-temperature drying can be effective.
Step 5: Use Mattress Covers
Mattress and box spring covers specifically designed to encase bed bugs can help cull and contain your infestation. Bed bugs cannot escape the material. They cannot spread and will slowly starve. Encasements will also help you spot infestations early. Make sure any encasements you use are free from tears and in good condition.
What to Avoid
Realizing you have bedbugs can be distressing, but do not panic. Do not try to sleep in a different area of your home, and do not start throwing your belongings away. You are more likely to end up spreading the infestation throughout your home and even to your neighbors.
