Keeping the house clean is one of the things that everyone
cares about. However, there are some things that make
cleaning quite difficult. The bed bugs in the house can be a
really big problem for many. That is why you need to know
some bed bug prevention tips that can greatly help you in
getting rid of bed bugs. Below is the list of the top 8 bed
bug prevention tips that you should try at home.
1. Know where exactly bed bugs can be found.
Bed bugs can most likely be found in houses and buildings
with many occupants. Bed bugs can also be found in hotels
and college dormitories. Also, you will find bed bugs can
places where people most usually sleep. Box spring, mattress
and bed frame are the usual places where you can find bed
bugs. Moreover, bed bugs can also be present in your net
book, laptop and DSL ports. After knowing where the bed bugs
can be found, you need to do be aware of the things that
will help you get rid of them.
2. Check for bed bugs before you unpack when your trip away
from your home.
If you ever see some evidences of the presence of bed bugs
in hotel rooms then you should immediately requests for a
change of room. For you to know if there are bed bugs in the
room, you need to pull back the sheets from the bed's
mattress and look from bed bugs in the tiny blood spots on
the mattress. You should also inspect the edges of the box
springs and the headboard. Make sure that there are no bed
bugs in the hotel room that you will stay in because the bed
bugs can go to your things. And if the bed bugs get stuck in
your things, it will be transferred in your home after your
trip.
3. Be extra careful when you are bringing used clothes and
furniture in you house.
If you will bring used clothes and furniture in your house,
then you need to wash the clothes immediately and the
furniture should be immediately inspected for bed bugs. You
need to check if the furniture have cracks on it and you
need to inspect its embellishments. You should never bring
used mattresses at home because it is likely that the used
mattress has already bed bugs on it. Before you use the used
things that you bring at home, you need to thoroughly wash
them first.
4. Always fix your bed.
Fixing the bed regularly will greatly help in preventing bed
bugs in your house. You must always vacuum the box springs
and mattresses in your room in order to remove the eggs and
the bed bugs. You should also cover the mattresses and box
springs with zippered, vinyl covers that can last for a
year. The tears should be sealed with a duct tape. Pulling
the bed away from the wall will also help. You can also use
a commercial climb up interceptor. The interceptor is like a
cup device filled with talc. It should be placed under your
bed and it can capture bed bugs that will try to climb up
and down your bed.
5. Clean the bedding.
The bedding should always be cleaned in order to further
prevent the presence of bed bugs at home. You need to wash
the bedding in hot water and then dry it on a very high heat
setting once a week. The pillows and non-washable items in
bed should be placed inside the dryer for around 20 minutes.
Make sure as well that the bedding will not touch the floor
because it can get bed bugs in the floor.
6. Vacuum the fabric drapes, carpet and upholstered
furniture once a week.
The vacuum contents must be disposed properly through the
use of a plastic bag that has a seal. Remember that bed bugs
can move from one place to another so it is very important
that the plastic bag has a seal. If possible, put the
plastic bag in the trash can outside of your house.
7. Minimize the number of hiding places of bed bugs in your
house.
Bed bugs can only survive in a certain environment. You need
to eliminate the chances of living of bed bugs in your house
by minimizing the number of hiding places of bed bugs in
your house. Because of this, it is advisable that you caulk
the cracks along the molding and baseboard in your room. It
is also a must to seal the holes in areas where the wires
and pipes go through the wall. The clutter in your bedroom
should also be minimized. Bed bugs like the dirt on the
floor and in the bed so make sure to clean your room
regularly.
8. Hire a professional who can regularly treat your home for
bed bug prevention.
Bed bug prevention can be easily done through the help of
the experts. If you really have no time to clean your house
personally, then it is advisable that you just hire a
professional or a pest control service who can take care of
the things that should be done in order to get rid of bed
bugs. But before you hire a professional or a pest control
service, you need to ask your friends for references. Ask
them if they know someone who is skilled in doing the job.
You can also ask them about the service that the
professional can give. Searching online can also be useful.
You will be able to find customer reviews from a pest
control website online. By doing so, you will be assured
that the one you will hire will surely be able to help you
get rid of bed bugs.
Indeed, bed bugs are something that we all don't want to see
at home. Keeping the house clean and the use of preventive
measures are the keys in order to avoid the presence of bed
bugs at home. So use the 8 bed bugs prevention tips now for
you to say goodbye to bed bugs.
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