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Are Bed Bugs taking over Orange County?

Well, let’s hope not… But, they are an extremely active bug that aren’t seasonal like other bugs. Bed bugs are a growing problem in the U.S., and people are now realizing that these bugs aren’t just found in filthy/dirty areas – they’ve also been found in the finest of homes and hotels, too. Bed Bugs are nasty little critters and they can appear all year long in your home, car, schools and more. Luckily, you found this Bed Bug Blog because we are going to help you by listing some common questions and tips for removing bed bugs from your house asap. Effective bed bug removal can require some keen monitoring, prevention, a combination of chemical and non-chemical treatments, plus a bit of teamwork. Heard enough? Call us today: 714-916-0173

Bed Bug Removal Tips

Wash and dry all fabric items on the hottest recommended setting in your washing machine and bag them up in plastic until the area is clear of bed bugs.

Put all items that can’t be sanitized in clear sealed plastic bags (appliances, electronics, books, paperwork etc.) and ask a professional pest manager how these items should be treated (Call us today: 714-916-0173).

Purchase bed bug proof mattress covers for the beds of each member of the household. Also cover box springs.

Have each person of your household shower and change into clean clothing and shoes and bag up the current (possibly infested) clothes for cleaning (remember HOT water).

Give your pets a bath to ensure that they are bed bug free before taking them back into your home. Do “not” use HOT water on your pets but make sure to clean them thoroughly with shampoo suggested by your local pet store.

All furniture should be sanitized. Furniture such as night stands and bookshelves can be most effectively sanitized and treated when they are empty. If you are moving furniture items that may be infested, you should first remove and pack the contents of the furniture. The empty furniture should then be treated by a licensed pest management professional before moving into your new residence.

On a budget? Destroy your old mattress (so nobody else can use them) and purchase some cheap inflatable mattresses.

These are plastic and bed bugs wont especially like them. You still have to rid your home of them though… Bed bugs can be very difficult to control for even trained professionals.

At Preferred Pest Control, we offer both chemical treatment and fumigation to help you get rid of your bed bug problems. We understand that bed bugs not only take a physical toll by feeding off you and your loved ones, but also an emotional toll because of the stress dealing with bed bugs and the stigma attached to having them.

Bed Bug FAQ:

Question: How do I know if I have Bed Bugs in my house?
Answer: Well, you might have itchy bug bites, but these bites might feel like other bug bites and the reactions to bed bug bites can vary. Blood spots on your sheets are an indication of an infestation. You can find evidence of these bugs in many places, including in your mattress seams; behind your head boards and on bed frames; along your baseboards in the house; in the small seams of your clothing and other random belongings.

Question: Do they live on you?

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