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Tips for eradicating bed bugs<\/u><\/b><\/h2>\n

B<\/span>ed bugs are more than a nuisance. They can also create health hazards for humans<\/a> and pets.<\/p>\n

The most challenging part of dealing with a bed bug problem is they are very difficult to see because of their size. On a good day, one of the little creatures could be smaller than a pencil eraser. They are also great little hiders that are able to find refuge in the smallest of cracks and crevices. Oh, they love to create their homes in mattresses\/bedding and furniture cushions. Hence, the name “bed bugs.”<\/p>\n

Since they reproduce quickly and can create serious health hazards, you can’t live with them. You have to take steps to get rid of them as soon as you know they exist. To help you in that endeavour, here are seven (7) tips for eradicating bed bugs. Note: These tips are listed in order to represent how bug extermination from a professional exterminator like Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s might be considered a last resort option.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1. Find the 1nfestation Area or Areas<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

Initially, it will be very difficult for you to realize bedbugs have come home to roost in your home. When they first arrive, they are very good about hiding their whereabouts as they set up home. The first sign you have a bed bud problem might well be when they start biting you or your family members.<\/p>\n

When you get that first indication the bugs are among you, you need to find out where they are nesting. There are two signs for which you can be looking. First, you should be looking for larger concentrations of bugs. That’s a good indication the nest is nearby. Second, these little nuisances will give out a “musky” odour when there is a large concentration of them in a small area.<\/p>\n

Areas of concern would be baseboards, furniture cushions, under the mattress, electrical outlets, areas of concentrated trash (stack of newspapers, etc.), and wall and furniture cracks.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2.\u00a0Containment<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

After you figure out the source or sources of the problem, you need to contain it and prevent it from getting worse. Remember, these bugs reproduce very quickly. A small, manageable problem can very quickly turn into a huge infestation.<\/p>\n

Your containment efforts should include vacuuming up infested areas and cleaning all surfaces and materials that are connected with the infested area. Everything you can identify as infected should be sealed in plastic bags until discarded or washed. You would want and need to toss all vacuum cleaner bags and dispose of anything you don’t really need.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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3.<\/strong>\u00a0Clean-Up in Preparation for Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h2><\/div>

After addressing the source of the problem and containing it, you need to get ready to treat infested areas. That should include putting away books, papers, clothes that are lying around, disposing of all trash, and removing loose items from infested areas.<\/p>\n

After doing the initial cleanup, you should consider sealing cracks (floor, ceiling, wallpaper, furniture), sealing up of electrical outlets (favourite bedbug hiding place), and moving all furniture, especially your bed or beds, at least six inches away from any walls and other furniture. This will prevent the bugs from being able to climb on cleaned furniture.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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4.\u00a0<\/strong>Deep Clean All Applicable Furniture Bug<\/b><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

If you are going to attempt to eradicate bed bugs on your own, it’s best to try non-chemical options first. That is going to require deep cleaning of everything in areas where you saw at least one bug.<\/p>\n

Hint<\/span>: Bedbugs do not like extremely hot and cold conditions. You can kill them at hot temperatures of at least 115\u00b0F and cold temperatures below 32\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

Here are a few deep cleaning suggestions to eliminate these bugs:<\/p>\n