A bed bug infestation is an assault on your home, your sleep, and your peace of mind. A bed bug exterminator is the only solution.
You might be wondering, “How did we get here?” These bugs “hitchhike” their way into your home on your luggage, used furniture, or clothing.
You’ll know you have an infestation once you start seeing these signs:
- Telltale Bloodstain: Small, rust-colored spots on your sheets or mattresses.
- Exoskeleton Drift: Translucent, hollow shells shed by growing nymphs in the folds of your mattress.
- The Scent: A musty, sweet odor that is a sign of a serious infestation.
- Signs on Your Skin: Itchy, red welts appearing in a line from overnight feeding.
As your bed bug removal expert, R.J.’s Pest Control identifies the problem and helps you prepare for our pest control experts to remove it. To get your life back, contact us today for a free quote!
3 Ways to Prepare for a Bed Bug Exterminator
Getting rid of bed bugs is everyone’s job, including the homeowner’s. Remember, the help you provide goes a long way in preventing these pests from returning.
Before your bed bug control service provider shows up on their assigned day, you can help by preparing your home by taking these steps:
1. Laundry Lockdown
You’ll find most bed bug infestations buried inside a homeowner’s clothing and linens. If you see the signs of infestation, it’s time for a purge.
Pest control experts recommend stripping every piece of fabric. From there, you need to wash those fabrics in water that’s at least 120°F, then dry them on the highest setting.
Once you clean these linens, seal them in plastic bags while the rest of the house gets treated.
2. Uncover the Hiding Spots
Bed bugs thrive in piles of magazines, shoes, and boxes under your bed. It’s time to clear your floor and closets.
The second step is to move your furniture away from the walls to reveal these pests’ hiding spots.
This helps the exterminator’s treatments reach every crevice where these bugs hide.
3. Removal Through Vacuuming
Thoroughly vacuum all mattresses, box springs, and baseboards before the bed bug exterminator shows up.
Once you finish, you’ll need to empty the vacuum into a sealed bag and take it out of your home. This keeps the bugs you captured from coming back.
This is more than cleaning; it is a tactical reduction of the bed bug population in your home.
What You Can Expect After Bed Bug Control Services
While you can’t feel a bed bug’s bite, their feeding cycles can still disrupt your sleep. What you’ll feel is the movement of the bugs crawling across your skin and the itching from the bites.
But what happens after a visit from the best local pest control provider?
Imagine saying goodbye to all of the signs and symptoms of an infestation, including blood specks on the sheets, shedded exoskeletons, and that smell. What you’ll gain is peace of mind and a good night’s sleep.
R.J.’s Pest Control: Metro Detroit’s Best Bed Bug Exterminator
Don’t let pests turn your home’s sanctuary into a war zone. A bed bug removal expert is your best response to these invasions.
At R.J.’s Pest Control, we attack these parasites where they’ve set up their colonies. With your preparation, we’ll come in and eliminate the remaining bugs so they don’t return to bother you and your family.
By now, you’re ready to reclaim your sleep, your home, and your life. Call (734) 812-7675 or contact us online so we can rid your home of these unwanted guests!