Recently a Vermont couple that is well known for their foster care had a disastrous infestation.  This story shows the importance of making sure that you treat any infestation correctly.

It would seem logical that exterminators would know what they are doing.  But this article shows just how wrong that logic can be when treating bed bugs.  Many exterminators just don’t know how to treat the bugs.  They try to use treatments that they would normally use.

Worse, using the wrong chemicals and techniques can cause problems.  This Vermont couple has been driven from their home and had to resort to lawsuits to try and have their home treated correctly.

In another case a small business owner treated her beauty shop by setting off more than 30-bed bug bombs at the same time.  The resulting explosion destroyed her business.

Avoiding Bed Bug Treatment Disasters

To avoid disasters like these you need to be careful.  Always read the instructions on any treatment products that you use and make sure to follow those instructions.

If you are hiring an exterminator to do the work make sure that they have the experience.  It takes special training to take care of these bugs.  Too many exterminators are still not trained in the correct procedures and chemicals that they need to use.  Read more on choosing the best exterminator here.

Even if you hire an exterminator it’s important to do your part to make sure the treatments are successful.

Read more about what happened to this poor couple here.