Got tiny dark spots in your bed linen or red marks on your skin each time you wake up? Then it could be that your room is infested with bed bugs. Before they multiply beyond control, get into action right away. The following are some simple yet effective bed bug control approaches for light infestation.
Other than your bed itself, these creepy crawlers can dwell in just about any spot in your room. They can survive on or beneath carpets, behind curtains, in your furnishings' tight corners, and many more. They can also nest and proliferate in cracks, such as those in walls or floors. Don't allow them much space for multiplication. Use blinds instead of drapes or fill those cracks with caulking.
Remove clutter on the floor and other exposed areas, such as shelves and the top of furniture. Keep all of them, especially those out of fabrics, in plastic bags. Seal them tightly to keep any bed bug in them from escaping. Wrap your box spring and mattress in thick plastic. This will keep those inside from escaping, and keep out others that aren't inside yet.
However, before wrapping them in plastic, thoroughly vacuum them first. Then transfer the vacuum bag in a plastic bag, seal, and discard properly. Use the vacuum on carpets, curtains, and any corners these bugs may reside in. You may also use a steam cleaner, if you got one. These pests can be killed by heat, as well as the eggs they leave behind.
Stash clothes, bed linens, pillow cases and others in the washing machine. Use hot water to kill any present insect. Afterward, transfer them in the dryer and set in the highest - but safest for the fabrics - setting. Let them stay in there for about 30 minutes. Hanging them in the clothesline under direct sunlight, preferably mid-day, also works as well.
Before taking back those items you laundered to storage, get rid of any present bugs or eggs in there. Use a spray bottle and mist cabinets, shelves, drawers and others with bleach or isopropyl alcohol. Allow them to air dry completely before storing items in them. It's best to temporarily seal these items in plastic bags during storage.
But if the infestation continues or worsens, it's time to call professional bed bug control exterminators. They will evaluate the degree of infestation, and take necessary procedures to eliminate them thoroughly. It's essential for these pests to be in check right away, as they can spread easily to other rooms in the house, as well as to your neighbors.
Other than your bed itself, these creepy crawlers can dwell in just about any spot in your room. They can survive on or beneath carpets, behind curtains, in your furnishings' tight corners, and many more. They can also nest and proliferate in cracks, such as those in walls or floors. Don't allow them much space for multiplication. Use blinds instead of drapes or fill those cracks with caulking.
Remove clutter on the floor and other exposed areas, such as shelves and the top of furniture. Keep all of them, especially those out of fabrics, in plastic bags. Seal them tightly to keep any bed bug in them from escaping. Wrap your box spring and mattress in thick plastic. This will keep those inside from escaping, and keep out others that aren't inside yet.
However, before wrapping them in plastic, thoroughly vacuum them first. Then transfer the vacuum bag in a plastic bag, seal, and discard properly. Use the vacuum on carpets, curtains, and any corners these bugs may reside in. You may also use a steam cleaner, if you got one. These pests can be killed by heat, as well as the eggs they leave behind.
Stash clothes, bed linens, pillow cases and others in the washing machine. Use hot water to kill any present insect. Afterward, transfer them in the dryer and set in the highest - but safest for the fabrics - setting. Let them stay in there for about 30 minutes. Hanging them in the clothesline under direct sunlight, preferably mid-day, also works as well.
Before taking back those items you laundered to storage, get rid of any present bugs or eggs in there. Use a spray bottle and mist cabinets, shelves, drawers and others with bleach or isopropyl alcohol. Allow them to air dry completely before storing items in them. It's best to temporarily seal these items in plastic bags during storage.
But if the infestation continues or worsens, it's time to call professional bed bug control exterminators. They will evaluate the degree of infestation, and take necessary procedures to eliminate them thoroughly. It's essential for these pests to be in check right away, as they can spread easily to other rooms in the house, as well as to your neighbors.
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