1. Know how to identify a bed bug. Adult bed bugs are reddish-brown with a flat, oval body that measures approximately ¼ of an inch (6.35 mm) long. Newly hatched bed bugs are translucent and 1mm long.
2.Check for bed bugs before unpacking during a trip away from home. Change rooms or hotels immediately if you see any evidence of bed bugs.
3.Take care of bed bugs that may have hitched a ride on clothing.Separate laundry into plastic bags so the clothes can be placed directly in the washer without bugs escaping. Wash and dry the clothes on the highest setting that the fabric can withstand or take items to the dry cleaners.Undress on a hard surface floor rather than on carpet if you suspect bed bugs are on your clothing. Bed bugs do not travel on people like lice do. Wipe off the floor to capture any bed bugs that fall off the clothes.
4.Take care when bringing used furniture and clothing into your house. Wash clothing immediately. Furniture, however, should be inspected carefully before even bringing it into your home.
Taking these precautions can go a long way to keeping bed bugs out of your home. If you find yourself with bed bugs, despite all your efforts, there’s no need to panic.
At Always Wise Pest Solutions we pride ourselves on our ability to eliminate infestations quickly and without breaking the bank. While many companies regularly charge $600/room, we do the job for $200/room or less.
JUST GIVE US A CALL AT (770) 995-5053 TO SET UP AN EMERGENCY BED BUG TREATMENT. OUR OFFICE STAFF WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS AND GET A TECHNICIAN OUT TO YOUR HOUSE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.