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Preliminary Steps You Should Take Before Your Bed Bug Control Appointment

Extreme Bed Bug Control

Published: February, 2024

What should you do before a bed bug control appointment? This is a good question because preparation is extremely important when receiving treatment for bed bugs. The better prepared you are, the more bed bugs you’ll kill. Proper preparation ensures the success of the treatment. But how do you actually do this?

Getting ready for your bed bug control appointment

When preparing for a bed bug control appointment, the most important thing is that your rooms are clear. What we mean is that there should be nothing that impedes the waves of heat.

A good example of this is something like cupboard drawers and doors. These must be opened fully so that heat can circulate. Along with this, you must also move large pieces of furniture away from walls. This includes everything from sofas to kitchen appliances.

Bed bugs mostly live on your bed, so pay special attention to that to prepare an infected room. Remove all bedding, including pillow covers and place it on top of the bed. You can also remove clothing from drawers and place it in oven weave baskets. You may even want to go one step further and prop your mattress up against the wall. This will allow the hot air to circulate freely around it.

Removing Items for bed bug treatment

When preparing for a bed bug control appointment, you must also remove anything that can melt or explode. Remember, the temperatures will reach about 50°C. This means that things like candles, makeup, lighters, and deodorants should all be removed from the room. Also think about other things that could be damaged by heat.

A good example of this is stringed instruments and oil paintings. It’s also a good idea to remove wall decorations. Basically, anything that is fragile should be taken away because bed bug treatment can cause damage to these items. The rule of thumb is that if you’re afraid of something being damaged, or you think it could be damaged, then remove it.

Finally, you’ll also want to take out anything that is living. First of all, this includes all houseplants. Next, it includes pets like cats and dogs. Also, if you have a fish tank, then make sure to take the fish out of it.

The bottom line is that it’s critically important that you prepare for your bed bug control appointment. Many people think that things like heat treatments do not require preparation. This isn’t exactly true. Yes, there’s less work to be done than with fumigation, but you still have to do some work. Preparation increases your chances of killing the bed bugs (because things like clutter interfere with the process), and also protects your household goods. So, make sure to follow our instructions and do it correctly. We are here to help you, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions.

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