“Don’t let the bed bugs bite” is a saying for a reason, although it’s unpleasant when you realize that for the first time. If you have bed bugs in your home, it’s important to hire a professional for bed bug removal services. They’re trained to thoroughly eliminate the infestation and help you feel safe in your home again. However, once the bed bug removal process is complete, it’s important for you to do your part to prevent them from returning.
Our team recommends these tips for anyone who has needed bed bug removal services in the past or wants to prevent future infestations:
- Check secondhand furniture thoroughly. Bed bugs often enter homes via secondhand furniture picked up off the street or from thrift stores. Before bringing the furniture into your home, check it very thoroughly for signs of bed bugs and the bugs themselves.
- Inspect your bags when you return from vacation. If you’ve been abroad or just out of town, it’s important to know that bed bugs are often stowaways on luggage. One thing you can do is unpack your bags somewhere other than in the bedrooms, such as the garage. Seal up clothes in plastic bags and wash them on the highest heat setting they can handle.
- Eliminate clutter as best as you can. Removing hiding places for bed bugs can help to prevent infestations. Make sure you also vacuum your floors frequently.
- Be careful of shared laundry facilities. Be vigilant in shared laundry facilities. Move your clothes to and from your bags or laundry baskets to the machines directly, and don’t fold your laundry while you’re there. Wait until you get back home.
If you need bed bug removal, our team at Quality Control, Inc. serves counties in North Carolina and Virginia. Call us today.