Preparing For A NJ Pest Control Bed Bug Treatment

Bed bugs are known for their sneaky ways.  Typically spending their days in hiding out of the watchful eye of their human host, they creep out during the cover of darkness in the wee hours of the morning to strike their victims.  During the initial phases of a New Jersey bed bug infestation, and those all around the United States, many people don’t realize that the bugs are present.  In some instances, people never know of the infestation until the bed bugs are raging out-of-control.  It is estimated that only 50% of people suffer the side effects of a bed bug bite wound so for some people; a bed bug infestation will thrive with ease.  Others will suffer from red, swollen, itchy, painful bite wounds, and not know what is biting them because they never actually see a bed bug.  Eventually…the culprit will be discovered!  NJ pest control experts warn that trying to eliminate these creatures on your own is nearly impossible.

New Jersey pest control experts are always asked many questions about how to rid a home or business of bed bugs by panicked residents who are plagued with the blood thirsty bugs.  Because bed bugs can hide anywhere, in preparation for eradication service, it’s important to clean thoroughly and remove all clutter from your home or business.  It is important to vacuum mattresses and box springs, paying special attention to the seams, buttons and handles before extermination begins.  Always discard the vacuum bag in the exterior trash can to avoid bed bugs from escaping back into the home.  Wash all bed frames, baseboards, flooring etc. that may contain insecticides or chemicals previously used to treat the bed bug infestation.  Bed bugs and their eggs cannot survive high temperatures.  Launder all clothing within the home in hot soapy water and dry on the hottest temperature setting.

When you decide to hire a NJ pest control expert to provide bed bug eradication services, it’s important to follow all of the guidelines that are mapped out for you in order to successfully eradicate your bed bug infestation.  It’s important to understand that bed bugs are a tenacious pest.  Because of their propensity to hide in every crack and crevice and their ability to multiply quickly, bed bugs sometimes require repeated treatment by a pest control professional in order to fully eradicate the critters.