How to Prevent a Bed Bug Infestation
For many homeowners, bedbugs are the most hated pests, and there is a good reason for that. Not only are they annoying blood-sucking pests that can cause you a lot of trouble, and also they can disturb your sleep and life in general. Although they typically feed on any warm-blooded creatures, they can be quiet adaptive and survive months without feeding. However, in this article, you will see more information on how to prevent bed bugs attacks.
The first thing you can do is to place plastic protectors over your mattresses. Using those covers and box springs can keep those little creatures away, or at least for a while. These covers are specially designed to encase your mattresses and protect them from bed bug invasions.
When you are staying in a hotel, motel, or any other such public places, you can accidentally bring them home with your luggage and clothing. So, when you come back home, wash all your clothes in the washer at a high temperature. Check your sheets for bed bug presence as well.
Another thing we can recommend is to replace your mattresses every 2-3 years. To you, this may seem like a short interval, but this is a very smart prevention technique that will help you get rid of those unwanted roommates if you already have any. Once they settle down on your bed, it will be extremely difficult to kick them out.
Vacuum all the carpets, upholstery, and rugs as often as you can. You should do it at least once a week and more often if you have young children. This way, you will remove some of their adults and eggs. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner bags regularly as well. Plus, you can use essential oils, like lemongrass, cinnamon, or cloves to repel them. Put a few drops of that product into a spray bottle full of water and spray all your bags, totes, outwear, and shoes.
Mills Termite & Pest Control is a trustworthy pest control company that can be hired for the effective elimination of bed bugs and many other pests. We are in Columbia, SC and expecting your phone calls at (803) 252-1467. We won’t disappoint you!