Bed bugs can be difficult to detect, especially since they’re not visible to the naked eye.
Even if you think you’ve treated all of the places where bed bugs might be present in your home, it’s still
possible that some are still alive and hiding somewhere in your mattress or nearby furniture.
Here are some tips to help you know if you got rid of all the bed bugs that may have been in your home
and to make sure that any new bed bugs are successfully eradicated from your home.
Do a Final Inspection
It’s important to do a final inspection before you think you’re done getting rid of bed bugs.
Please inspect for any signs of bed bugs, eggs, and droppings. For example, bed bugs can leave tiny red
or brown spots on your mattress from their droppings.
Check under and inside your mattresses and pillows, as well as the headboard, footboard, and all
furniture near them.
Please ensure all cracks in these areas are sealed with caulk or some other material to prevent bed bugs
from crawling through them.
Check for Bites
Bed bugs can be found in furniture, clothes, luggage and even electronics. These sneaky pests will bite
you while you sleep and leave itchy welts on your skin. But don’t panic!
Check your mattress for bed bug bites by flipping it over and shaking out any bedding or sheets before
laying it back down on the bed frame.
Vacuum all areas where they may be hiding, including under furniture, cracks in wood floors, spaces
around beds and couches, and along baseboards.
Check for Eggs
There are a few ways to check for eggs:
- You can use a flashlight and look around your room with the lights off. The eggs will be visible if
there is any light in the room. - You can sweep all surfaces in your bedroom and look for eggshells or small dark spots, which
may be dried blood from crushed bugs. - You can take an alcohol lamp and hold it close to any surface, hiding bed bugs.
The fumes will attract them, and they will start crawling out of their hiding place
Call in a Professional
If you have bed bugs and are tired of living in anxiety, call in a professional.
These pests can be difficult to get rid of, and it’s important not to take on this task yourself.
A pest management professional will inspect your home for bed bugs. They can also advise how to make
your home less susceptible to future infestations.
They’ll also recommend any necessary treatments to eradicate these pests. So don’t wait any longer.
Call in a professional today!
