Bed Bug Treatment
Unless you have lived under a rock you are aware of what a bed bug is. Some people are so familiar with them the bug has been labeled the world traveler. Years ago Bed Bugs were very common, but around the 20th century the population of this pest began to die off. Unfortunately they became resistant to most pest control sprays and the amount of bed bug outbreaks began to rapidly increase.
Many people accidentally get these pests from being in public. Someone accidentally brings them to work in their clothes or their bag/purse. Bed Bugs travel from homes to public places like the bus, trains, planes, hotels, workplaces, schools, public buildings and more.
If you find that you have Bed Bugs the best way to remove of them is to starve them. You can purchase a mattress cover or a mattress bag that is bed bug proof so that you can seal them in and starve them to death.
How to know if you have Bed Bugs
Most people realize they have them from the rash of bites they get on their body. But if you are not sure there are a few places to look as well as what to look for. The bed bug looks much like a seed from an apple, they are small and kind of brown in color. They obviously like to hid in the mattress or other fabric items as well as wood furniture such as bed frames and nightstands. Carpet is another location that is a fabric for bed bugs to hide in. Bed bugs also enjoy hiding in the items we store under our beds so it is a great idea to keep the area under your bed empty.
DIY Bed Bug Treatment
Heat or starvation is the key to eliminating bed bugs. Sealing off the bed is step number one, washing your bed laundry in temperatures above 122F degrees. If you feel that furniture could have bed bugs you will need to steam the furniture with a extremely hot steam machine. For treating the carpet it is important to vacuum with a HEPA filter to keep from the pests from getting back out.
Bed Bug Treatment Costs
If the DIY treatments are not working it is now time to contact a professional. Prices will vary in your area but commonly can range from $400-$1,500 depending on how many rooms need treated. Professional pest control can come in with heat equipment to kill the bed bugs and in most cases can save you from having to throw away your mattress and purchase a new one. A professional company also has powder chemicals they can dust with to prevent any eggs from hatching. A quick professional exterminator in the Avondale, AZ area can save you a lot of trouble.
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