Getting rid of bed bugs seems like it would be the first and most important thing on a person’s mind when they find out that they have an infestation. However, it is important not to act too quickly. If you act too quickly, you could miss something vital, and the bed bugs could just come back into your home. You also have to look at the situation to see if it is something you can handle yourself, or if it is something you need to hire a professional for. There are many ways to get rid of bed bugs, but it is important to ensure you do a thorough job so the bugs do not come back. You have to remember that bed bugs hide in the smallest spaces that you would never even think to look, so you need to go through your home very carefully. When a bed bug is in their egg, they are resistant to many forms of treatment, so you may have to go through and repeat steps to get rid of them more than once.
Find The Source Of The Bugs:
The first thing you will want to do when battling a bug bed infestation is find the source of the bugs. If your house is cluttered or very dirty, this is probably the reason for the infestation. You could also have brought a piece of furniture into the house that could have had bed bugs inside of it. No matter what the cause of the infestation, it is important to make a plan, and stick to it.
Clean The Room Out:
Once you find the source of the infestation, you need to clean the room out. You should take items out of the room, but make sure that they are in a sealed bag, and then treated and cleaned. If the item cannot be cleaned or treated, they should be kept in the plastic bag and left in there for a long period of time to ensure that the bugs that were on the item are dead. Vacuum everywhere, and everything. It will suck up the bugs, as well as dust or particles that they are using to sleep and breed. Make sure everything in the vacuum gets into a sealed bag and put outside as close to trash day as possible. You do not want the bugs finding their way back inside.
Use Heat To Treat Bed Bugs:
One way to treat bed bugs is to use heat. Use a hair dryer on high heat, or even a dryer on high heat. The heat will kill the bugs, and you do not have to use chemicals to kill them. This method is helpful, but it may not eliminate all of the bed bugs. You may need to use chemicals. If you use any pesticides or insecticides, make sure that they are EPA-registered, and that bed bugs are listed on the label. If you do not feel comfortable using these chemicals to get rid of bed bugs, you can hire a professional.
Check For Evidence:
After you take the steps to get rid of the bed bugs from your home, make sure to check for any evidence for at least two weeks after you clean up. Look for any eggs, or any sign of the bugs around the house. Keep your home clean, and always check in the smallest cracks to ensure that bed bugs are not finding their way back into the home.