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Bed Bug Control: What Not To Do
8/13/13
By now everyone knows that bed bugs have become a problem in hotels, airports, homes, apartment buildings and other places all across the country including in Fort Collins and throughout Colorado. Because of how widespread they are there is a lot of good information on what to do if bed bugs do make their way into your home; however along with tips there is some information out there that is not so helpful and can actually be dangerous to you, your belongings and family.
Do-It-Yourself treatments for bed bugs may be tempting to try but they are generally unsuccessful and can be dangerous to you and your pets. The only step that you should take if you discover bed bug activity in your home is to call a pest control professional. Things that you should absolutely NOT attempt to do to treat bedbugs include:
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Throwing out your furniture, even though your first thought may be to throw away infested mattresses, furniture and other items it is not necessary and is expensive; and it will not get rid of the other bed bugs that are probably still hiding in your home. A pest control company in Fort Collins can effectively treat for bed bugs infesting those items and those that are hiding throughout your entire home saving you a lot of money in the long run.
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Do not try to use outdoor pesticides indoors to get rid of bed bugs or store bought sprays for bed bugs. Bed bugs have developed a resistance to many pesticides so they will most likely be ineffective. They are very dangerous for you, your family and pets to be around especially when not being used properly.
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Heat treatments are a very effective way to get rid of bed bugs if done safely and properly by professionals. However DIY heat treatments are very dangerous, ineffective and should not be attempted. Trying to heat your home to the correct temperature without the proper technology and monitoring devices will lead to fires and damage to personal items. Wrapping infested items in black plastic and leaving them in the sun is time consuming and will also not work to kill bed bugs.
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Do not move furniture around your home, this will lead to the spread of bed bugs throughout your entire house.
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Do not soak your couches, mattresses and other items in rubbing alcohol or other chemicals. This can lead to fires, skin reactions and other problems.
Bed bug infestations are very difficult to eliminate from homes as these parasitic insects breed rapidly and easily hide throughout your home in furniture, wall hangings and cracks and crevices. Bed bugs are a type of pest that need the attention of a professional pest control experts, professionals will be able to inspect your home, successfully treat the infestation and provide monitoring services throughout the year to help prevent another large infestation from occurring in your home. The longer you wait to get help the longer the bed bugs have to invade your home, contact a professional Fort Collins pest control company at the first signs of bed bugs in your home to get them under control today!
For bed bug control in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, EnviroPest can help. In business since 1965, they are a locally owned, family operated pest control company that has the tools and knowledge to help you get rid of bed bugs and other creepy crawly things!