From clinging to luggage to hiding in clothing folds, bedbugs could use various avenues to gain entry into your home. Once inside, they can bite while you’re sleeping, leaving skin itchy and irritated when you wake up. To avoid multiple nights of restless slumber, here are a few do’s and don’ts to follow on how to tackle bedbug infestation. 

Do:

Get rid of clutter. 

Although you can see bedbugs with the naked eye, they try to make their presence unknown. This includes hiding in piles of clothing, stacks of papers, and anything else that might be littering the floor or tossed on furniture. To make it harder for the insects to escape detection, tidy up your home, and get rid of any unwanted belongings cluttering your space. 

Call for professional help. 

Even though sprays, foggers, and other products are available for bedbug removal, don’t use them. The chemicals released from these products might not reach the insects, or they could sense the fumes and move to other areas for safety. To avoid these issues, leave the job to a professional exterminator. They have the equipment and training to remedy your concerns—instead of making the situation worse.

Don’t:

Sleep in another room. 

To prevent being a midnight snack for bedbugs, you might be tempted to temporarily move out of the bedroom. As the insects are attracted to body heat and carbon dioxide, they’ll travel to wherever you are for their next meal. This will make the infestation spread to other areas, making it more difficult to squash, so call for emergency help as soon as you notice a problem. 

Relocate until the problem is solved. 

As bedbugs can find their way to wherever you sleep in the home, they can also travel with you if you decide to move to temporary accommodations. This means they could hop off your clothes and suitcases and settle in someone else’s home or a hotel room. To prevent your problem from impacting others, stay where you are.

For affordable solutions to put an end to your bedbug problem, contact the exterminators at Select Pest Control. Serving clients in the Cincinnati, OH, area for over 30 years, the professionals use state-of-the-art equipment and effective techniques to remove the pesky intruders—without causing damage to your property. They’ll also let you know what pests might find your home desirable this summer. To schedule a bedbug extermination, call (513) 352-0080. Visit the pest control providers online to learn how they’ll locate and remove insects lurking in your space.