After a long day of hard work, all you want to do is dive into a comfortable, clean bed. Right before you settle in, a sudden fear becomes apparent: bed bugs. No one wants to deal with the nuisance of bed bugs, especially when there is an infestation in your home. To safeguard your home from bed bugs, try these three simple tips to help prevent these pests from moving into your property.
Purge your clutter
Clutter can be a nuisance for many reasons. The more furniture, household items, clothing, or accessories you have exposed throughout you room, the more opportunities there are for bed bugs to nestle and hide. Plus, once bed bugs are discovered somewhere in your home, excess clutter will make the cleansing process difficult. Do not give bed bugs the chance to move into your home. Clear out your clutter by making use of plastic storage bins, recycling, or throwing out trash.
Vacuum more than just your floor
Once clutter is removed from the area, focus on deep cleaning. More specifically, vacuum ALL rugs and large furniture. You can use the crevice tool to get into detailed spots where a rug may meet walls. After vacuuming your floor and furniture, consider investing in vacuum sealed storage bags to stow away any seasonal clothing, cloth items, or travel essentials. These will ensure bed bugs do not find their way into your belongings.
Properly protect your bed
To safeguard your bed from unwanted pests, encase your mattress and box spring with a light or clear protective cover. Make sure the encasement you purchase is made of high quality material that will not tear easily. There should be no folds around the zipper area, as bed bugs can easily hide in those slim crevices. Check the protective cover for holes or bed bug casings frequently.
If you have tried these tricks and bed bugs have still made their way to your property, it may be time to call a professional pest control company. For more information on protecting your South Florida property from unwanted bed bugs, contact Manning Brothers Pest Control at (954) 772-3077. Request a free quote from our top-of-the-line pest control team to begin safeguarding your home.
