One question that I get asked a lot is about the best way of getting rid of bed bugs.
There are a number of different thoughts on this but all need certain methods to be successful. Here are some things for you to think about.
Should You Find A Local Bed Bug Exterminator?
In order to start getting rid bed bugs you first need to decide whether you are going to try to treat them yourself or whether you want to use an exterminator. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Using a professional exterminator means that you will be able to access chemicals to kill the bugs. Some of them you would be unable to get on your own.
But you should always use caution when hiring an exterminator. Every once in a while I still see ads from exterminators that guarantee one visit to kill these bugs. This is an impossible task to accomplish.
Why Retreating Is So Important
The fact is that the numbers of infestations from these bugs continues to grow dramatically. But many exterminators still don’t know how to treat them.
Bed Bugs reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs that the bugs lay are extremely difficult to kill. In fact the easiest way to kill the eggs is to let them hatch and then kill the bugs.
Inexperienced exterminators will try to use the chemicals and methods that work for other pests. Most of these aren’t going to work for bed bugs. At best an inexperienced exterminator is a waste of time. At worst they will make the problem worse.
So if you use an exterminator you need to make sure that they have a plan. It should include multiple re-treatments if needed.
Check Out My Page on Finding a Bed Bug Exterminator Here.
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Yourself
The alternative of course is getting rid of bed bugs yourself. This will also help you to save the cost of an exterminator. It will allow you to use the methods and treatments that you feel safe using.
There are natural bed bug treatments that are just as effective as the harsh chemicals. Exterminators use them but you don’t need to use them.
One of these safer methods can include things like diatomaceous earth. There are also natural oils that you can use.
Killing bed bugs yourself can be a bit more complicated than using an exterminator. But it also gives you better control over what is used. In the long run it can also save you a lot of money and aggravation.
Steps For Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
Whether or not you choose to use an exterminator, you need to follow the right steps to prep for treatments. It will help to insure that you will be successful in getting rid of the bugs.
The basics are: making sure first that they are bed bugs. Then preparing for treatment. Next you treat and retreating as needed!
Find Out Why You Always Need To Retreat Here
You should also try to find out how you got the bugs in the first place.
They could be coming from a neighbors home. If they are doing nothing to treat their infestation, you could get infested over and over again.
This is why you should make sure to treat the areas where the bugs are entering your home.
Your infestation could be from a one time event like picking them up during a trip. You can learn how to avoid this in the future.
Read About Avoiding Bed Bugs When You Travel Here
The bugs could be from someone visiting. Or from a child’s return from college. You can learn how to keep this from happening again.
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