Bed Bug Control & Prevention

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Bed bugs can be the most annoying pests present in any home. These tiny devils are hard to spot, as they usually come out to feed on human blood during the night. They hide in bedding, under the furniture, and behind headboards and footboards. They are most commonly found in hotels, public restrooms and hospitals.

Even though a bed bug’s bite does not carry disease, it can cause infection if you scratch too much. The bed bug usually leaves red spots and welts on your skin that can be extremely itchy. If you see dark red or rust-colored spots on your linens or bedding, it’s a sign of bed bug infestation that will require control and treatment.

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Pre-Bed Bug Treatment Measures


Our Home Pest Control professionals can inspect your home for bed bug infestation and will recommend various bed bug pest treatment options. Once you choose the type of pest control plan that suits your budget, our inspector can come in to start the treatment. However, before that you need to do the following:

  1. Put all mattresses, pillows and quilts out in the sun for a few hours.
  2. Wash bed sheets, pillowcases, quilt covers and linens in warm water.
  3. Dry-clean all furniture, comforters, drapes, curtains, and all other fabric items.
  4. Empty your closet; you never know if you have bed bugs in your clothes too.
  5. Use a powerful vacuum cleaner to clean the entire home. Once clean, empty the vacuum buckets into a plastic bag and seal it immediately.

 

Post-Bed Bug Treatment Services 


Unfortunately, bed bugs can take over your home again, especially if you have frequent in-home guests. Bed bugs easily stick on to suitcases and fabric and travel around to other places. The only way to prevent bed bugs is to keep your home clean and dry at all times.

If you happen to sense the presence of bed bugs in your home, call Home Pest for an inspection right away. Our professional pest inspector will examine, identify, and give you treatment options. Take the initiative and have an inspection before it gets out of hand.

Contact Us in Columbia and the Midlands at 803-794-7378 (PEST) or Charleston and the Coastal region at 843-881-3636 to schedule a bed bug inspection today.

 

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March 13, 2018


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