Bed Bugs: DO's and DONT's

Dont's

 

• Don't Panic! Bed bugs are difficult pests to get rid of, but with the right experienced Pest Management Professional you can get total elimination within a short period of time.

• Do not use foggers, they are not recommended for a bed bug infestation. Foggers can actually make the infestation worse by spreading them.

• Do not throw out your mattress and box-spring unless you were planning on replacing them. If you do throw them out, precautions need to be taken to not spread the bed bugs throughout the building.

• Do not throw out furniture. Almost everything can be treated and saved.

• Do not start sleeping in a different room.  The bed bugs will eventually find you and all you will have done is spread the infestation.

• Do not move during a bed bug infestation unless you absolutely have to. You are likely to bring them with you.

• Do not take things out of an infested room and move them to another room. Moving items from one room to another will spread the bed bugs.

• Do not try to self-treat. It is rarely effective and will often prolong and increase the infestation.
   

Do's

 

• Do try to save any bed bug you find to show your Pest Management Professional. You can use clear masking tape to trap one and stick it onto a white piece of paper.

• Reduce the amount of clutter as much as possible. Clutter provides bed bugs a safe place to hide, and makes it hard for a Pest Management Professional to inspect and to treat.