What can I do about bed bugs?

 If you have signs of bed bugs in your home, it is time to start an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. More than one method will need to be employed to control the bugs. Some different strategies include:

  • mattress covers or encasements, heat (drying items in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes)
  • pesticides
  • traps:
  • and vacuuming (this does not kill the bed bugs and the vacuum bag must be disposed of immediately). 

A thorough inspection of the premises is important in the aide of controlling bed bugs. Learn more about bed bugs here.

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