CONTROLLING INFESTATIONS. Bed bugs are challenging
pests to control. Since they can hide in so many places,
treatments must be thorough and elimination is not always
a certainty. In most cases, it will be prudent to enlist
the services of a professional. Experienced pest control
firms know where to look for bed bugs, and have an assortment
of management tools at their disposal.
Owners and occupants have an
important role and will need to assist
the professional. Affording access for
inspection and treatment is crucial,
and excess clutter will have to be
removed. Belongings strewn about rooms afford many
places for bed bugs to hide, and impedes inspection and
treatment. Some pest control firms want furniture moved
away from walls and mattresses and box springs stood on
edge before they arrive; others prefer to inspect first and
move these items themselves. Since bed bugs can disperse
throughout a building, it often will be necessary to inspect
adjoining rooms and apartments.
Infested and infestation-prone bedding and garments
will need to be bagged and laundered (120°F minimum)
since these items cannot be treated with insecticides. Another
option is to place clothing, toys, shoes, backpacks,
etc., in a clothes dryer set at medium to high heat for 10
to 20 minutes. This will kill all bed bug life stages and can
be done alone or in conjunction with laundering. Items
which cannot be put in a washer or dryer can sometimes
be de-infested by wrapping in plastic and placing them
outdoors in a hot, sunny location for at least a day. If
this method is attempted, packing fewer items per bag
makes it harder for the bugs to find cooler places to hide.
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