General Information on bed bugs
Bed bugs stay hidden in cracks and crevices around the bed during the day and come out at night to feed on the blood of unsuspecting victims. Bed bug bites can leave itchy rashes. They may also leave their droppings on the bed.
A female can lay between 1 and 5 eggs per day and up to 500 eggs during her lifespan. Adult bed bugs can survive up to a year without feeding on blood.
Preparing for bed bug pest extermination
- Remove all bedding and pillows and wash them with warm water and dry them on high heat. Then put them in an airtight bag.
- Lean mattresses and box springs up against the wall. Disassemble the bed frame. If you decide to dispose of your old mattress and box spring, do not remove the plastic overlays of your new bed set until the infestation is completely eradicated.
- Emply all drawers, bedside tables, cabinets, closets and other places near the bed and put all the contents into bags or sealed containers. Clean everything, including clothing.
- Vacuum the floor, cracks in the mattress, bed frame, box spring, the baseboard and the objects in the vicinity of the bed and chair. Discard the vacuum bag in an airtight bag out of the house immediately afterwards.
- Plan to leave your home for the duration of the treatment and return only after 4 hours. Wherever possible, open windows for 20 minutes upon your return. It is also important to not walk barefoot on treated areas for 48 hours after treatment.
