Bed bugs are capable of spreading very fast in your home. They can move from an infested site into a new structure by crawling on bedding, furniture, clothing, boxes, and pretty much anything!
Although bed bugs only feed on blood every 5 to 10 days, they are quite resilient. They can even survive several months up to a year without sucking any blood! Proper pest control Scottsdale AZ is necessary to keep your home protected from these pesky pests.
Simple Precautions to Prevent Bed Bug Infestation
Following these simple precautions can help you prevent the infestation of bed bugs in your home:
– Closely inspect your beds, furniture, and couches for any sign of bed bug infestation.
– Use protective covering on your mattresses to eliminate any area that the bugs can use as hiding spots.
– Minimize clutter in your home so you can reduce hiding areas for bed bugs.
– Vacuum your home regularly in order to remove bedbugs.
– Be very careful when using any shared facilities in the laundry. Items that are intended for washing should be stored in plastic bags when transporting them to washing facilities. After removing the items from the dryer, place them immediately in your plastic bag.
– Purchase a portable heating chamber that you can use in treating any items in your home that may have been infested with bedbugs. But before you use any of these heating chambers, read the directions carefully and find out if they are safe to use.
Integrated Pest Management
Controlling the spread of bed bugs in your home requires a lot of time and utmost patience. Naturally, bed bugs tend to reproduce very quickly. Furthermore, their eggs are highly resistant to several methods of pest control Scottsdale, whether they are chemical or non-chemical methods. One of the most effective techniques when it comes to controlling bed bug infestations is the application of Integrated Pest Management System.
Also known as IPM, the Integrated Pest Management system is an effective method of pest management, but in a more eco-friendly way. The program considers the life cycle of the bed bugs as well as their environment to control their presence.
By understanding the behavior of the pests and applying some effective pest control methods, the pests can be removed in the fastest time possible and with fewer hazards to the environment.
Using Pesticides to Control Bed Bugs
The EPA has recognized more than 300 different products that can be used to control the infestation of bed bugs in your home. Most of these products are safe to use by consumers who prefer a DIY approach in controlling the pests. However, there are some products that are only approved for use by specially trained Scottsdale pest control professionals. Before approving the products, the EPA evaluates them based on their effectiveness and safety.
Although there are various means of controlling bed bug infestations on your own, it’s highly recommended that you leave the job to specially trained pest control professionals.