There has been a tremendous rise in reports of bed bug infestations, with international travel being partly blamed for the increasing incidence of bed bug outbreaks.
New hiding places are being discovered by the bed bugs exterminators, with the parasites being found inside electrical equipment such as television sets, etc., and this has made getting rid of bed bugs harder than it used to be.
There have been reports of insect nests being occasionally discovered in taxis and removal vans, and many entomologists claim that there is a worldwide epidemic just around the corner.
Whether its fact or just plain scaremongering, the main priority is to find out how to get rid of bed bugs and prevent them from coming back.
If you are choosing to treat the problem yourself using commercially available insecticide bed bug sprays or powders, you’ll need to take steps in preparing your home for treatment.
Here are five terrific tips for getting rid of bed bugs.
1. Look all around the rooms in your home, checking for any gaps, cracks, and holes. Pay close attention to the areas that are around baseboards and water pipes. You need to fill the cracks so that after you’ve finished getting rid of the bed bugs they can’t get back in.
2. Remove the mattresses from the beds and examine for any damage. Repair any rips or holes in the mattresses, thoroughly clean the mattresses with a vacuum cleaner, and then cover each mattress with a protective allergy mattress cover. If the mattress is badly damaged and beyond repair, you’d be better off in the long run replacing it.
3. Clean all areas in your home using a vacuum cleaner. Pay very close attention to gaps in floorboards, corners, and edges, as the bed bugs can quite often lay their eggs in these places.
When you have finished, you will need to place the vacuum cleaner bag into a plastic bag and seal the top. Then dispose of the plastic bag by putting it into your outdoor garbage. Should you own a vacuum cleaner without bags, then you need to wash the inside and outside of the dust container to ensure that no bed bug eggs remain.
4. Using a disinfectant, hot water, and a stiff brush, scrub solid floor surfaces. This should dislodge any traces of the parasite’s eggs. Wipe all other hard surfaces and remember not to miss hidden areas, such as the underside of things.
5. Wash all of your bed linen and clothing using the hottest possible wash on your washing machine.
Many commercial products can be purchased for the personal treatment of getting rid of bed bugs, including a bed bug spray. Every product will come with usage instructions, and you should follow these instructions properly.
Many insecticides can be used on hard surfaces only and others can be used on all types of surfaces. Some products must not be used on beds or bedding, so once again read the instructions first.
It could save you an incredible amount of cash if you treat your bed bugs infestation yourself, rather than call in the Pest Control Brisbane company.
