Tampa Bay 3/15/2013 7:40:00 PM
Tampa Bay Bugs: Protect Yourself Against Bed Bug Infestation
Certain conditions are better for bed bugs than others, so it is important that you know what to look for and what to do when you find suitable bed bug conditions. Good bed bug prevention is the best way to ensure that you never let an infestation take over your home.
These tips will help you protect against bed bug infestation:
- Replace wood frame beds with metal frame beds to discourage bed bug hiding and egg-laying on beds.
- Eliminate headboards completely.
- Replace all plush furniture with metal and plastic, or items easily cleaned with soap and water
- Adding smaller cushions that can be placed in a dryer is one way to make residents more comfortable. Cushions should be dried on a hot setting if bed bugs are an issue.
- Use only white or light colored sheets.
These are some of the most important things you can do to prevent a bed bug infestation. In special cases such as with a baby, you should have a wooden crib painted white. This allows you to see the bed bugs on the wood rather than on the child. You can reduce the need for treatment and allow for better inspection by filling any gaps or holes in the wood with silicon caulk. Under no circumstances should you use pesticide in the baby crib.
For professional treatment call Tampa Bay Bugs at 727-525-7292 or online at www.binghamtermite.com and become one of the few that are a “Certified Bed Bug Free” facility.
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