It is a well-known fact that bed bugs are one to the hardest pests to eliminate. When it comes down to it the best solution to getting rid of bed bugs is to hire a pest control company in Chicago, IL. However, this can be rather expensive and some people just feel like they cannot afford it. If you feel like you cannot afford to hire a professional then there are some options that you have available to you. The whole process will take a lot of patience and hard work, but you do have a fighting chance.
With that being said, if you live in an apartment or condo complex you might be out of luck for a do it yourself treatment. The reason for this is because once you rid your unit it is possible that you will become infected again from your neighbor. Bed bugs will actually travel through the walls and in a situation like this it is going to take the whole community working together.
Locating Infected Areas
The first thing you are going to have to do is figure out which areas of the home are infected. You will want to start in the bedroom since bed bugs like to live near their hosts. Check the headboards of your bed, under the mattress, box springs, and even in your nightstands. You want to look for fecal matter of bed bug shell casings. It is not likely that you will actually see a bed bug, but it is possible.
Also be sure to thoroughly check any pieces of furniture that are located in the home. Once you know what areas are infected you will be ready to go to work.
Do Not Spread the Infestation
When you are treating the infected rooms, it is important that you do not spread the infestation any further. Anything you remove from the infected area should be sealed and placed in plastic bags. Items that cannot be treated should be sealed and left in plastic bags for an extended period of time. The length of time for the items can vary, but some research shows that it could take up to a year for the bed bugs to die out.
If you are going to use a vacuum cleaner make sure you empty it after every use. It is best to empty the vacuum outside so that you do not risk infecting the rest of the home. Be sure to seal the vacuum bag and throw it in the trash. Also make sure that you place the trashcan a significant distance away from the home.
If you come across a piece of furniture that cannot be treated, be sure that you dispose of it properly. Destroy it immediately, so that you do not pass that problem on to someone else.
Conclusion
Now that you know a little bit about bed bugs and what the treatment is going to require you should be able to prepare your home for treatment. Do your home, before hiring a pest control exterminator in Chicago, IL.
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