How to Prepare Your Home For a Bed Bug Treatment?

Preparing properly for bed bug treatment is essential to fully eliminate an infestation. Follow these key steps before your professional bed bug treatment.

Clear Out Clutter to Eliminate Hiding Spots

Before treatment, thoroughly declutter infested rooms to remove items bed bugs could hide under or behind.

Focus on Bedrooms and Furniture Areas

Pay special attention to areas around beds, couches, nightstands, and dressers. Clear items off floors, shelves, surfaces in these high-risk areas.

Temporary Storage

Place clutter items like books, papers, clothing etc. into sealed plastic bins for temporary storage elsewhere.

Clean Vigorously

Vacuum and wipe down surfaces under furniture and along edges to eliminate bed bug harborage points.

Launder Fabrics to Kill Hidden Bed Bugs

Wash all exposed fabrics that may have come into contact with bed bugs.

Hot Water and Heat Dry

Wash items on the hottest appropriate setting, then dry on the highest heat setting for at least 30 minutes.

Isolate After Treatment

Seal just-laundered items in plastic until the scheduled pesticide treatment.

Seal Rooms and Furniture to Contain Infestations

Mattress Encasements

Cover mattresses and box springs with special zippered encasements.

Apply Sealants

Caulk cracks and crevices bed bugs could hide or crawl through.

Inspect Electronics and Furnishings

Examine books, decor items, luggage for signs of infestation and treat accordingly.

Follow Pest Control Directions

On treatment day, allow full access and note any no-treatment areas for technicians.

Then be sure to avoid washing or cleaning treated spaces for two weeks post-treatment. Follow all integrated pest management directions for complete elimination and ongoing prevention. Stay persistent and proactive!