Suggestions to help prevent Bed Bugs:
- Eliminate clutter
- Do NOT store things under the bed
- Launder your bed linens regularly
- Install mattress and box spring encasements
- Do NOT change where you sleep (bed bugs will follow and extend an infestation)
- Seal up any holes in walls or floors
- Seal any openings where pipes or wires enter your property
How to Choose a Pest Control Specialist:
In the fight against bed bugs, cheaper is NOT better. Companies that charge a low price for bed bug treatment either have limited experience or lack the aptitude to do the amount of work necessary to eliminate the problem. The following are a few areas to consider in making your selection:
- Use only a licensed and insured pest control specialist
- Choose a specialist who uses a progressive approach tailored to your property
- Choose a specialist with substantial experience in bed bug control and elimination
- Ask for references
- Do not hire a specialist until they have described their plan of action in detail, including your responsibilities
- Do not expect a guarantee
- Expect to need more than one treatment