Bed bugs have existed for many years, but recently they have started to become more prevalent. They can be a real nuisance in your home and can be extremely hard to do away with. Eliminating bed bugs from your home is a process that requires patience and proper guidance. With the right tools anyone can deal with bed bug extermination and be fully rid of them over time.

The first step to take when exterminating bed bugs is to actually make sure that you have them. Some signs to look for when validating the fact that you have an infestation is small brown spots on the sheets, bite symptoms, and small blood stains on the sheets. They can also be found in the box springs, and folds of the mattress.

When you ensure yourself that you definitely have an infestation, then you have to figure out how to fix the problem. The most effective way to remove your home of bed bugs is to hire an exterminator. This can be costly but it is well worth the price to be sure your home is free of these rodents. There are many things you can do to prepare your home for an exterminator.

The first thing to do when preparing your home for extermination is to remove all bedding. All sheets, mattress covers, and pillow cases should be removed. After removed all these items should be washed in hot water and also dried in a dryer. Any items in the home such as clothing, towels and washcloths that may have been infected by infestation should also be washed and dried. When done cleaning items, it is best to put them in a storage bin to prevent them from getting infested again.

Other things that can be done to prepare your home are to move all furniture away from the wall. You may also want to unplug all the sockets in the parts of the home that will be exterminated. Bed bugs can also be found on wooden furniture so removing books and knick knacks from shelves, and desk can be helpful. You may also need to remove drawers. It may also be necessary to empty out the closets.

There are also things that can be done yourself in the home prior to the exterminator coming to your home. If you see any bed bugs you can spray rubbing alcohol on them which can kill them instantly. If there are any cracks in the wall they should be repaired immediately, because this is a potential hiding space for bugs.

After the exterminator comes there may be a need for a follow up appointment. Bed bugs do not go away very easily but over time they will go away. You may not have access to your home for a few hours during the process.

Ridding your home of bed bugs can be a long and tiring process but it must be done. It will take some patience to deal with the situation. Even though there are things that can be done yourself the best way to get rid of the infestation is to hire a professional.

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