If you haven’t heard lately, the number one public enemy of St Paul exterminators these days are bed bugs and people all over the city are looking to eradicate them. According to a recent survey, bed bugs have been deemed the most difficult pest to treat, of all pests around, including cockroaches, termites and ants.
If you are a victim of Bed Bugs St Paul, it may be time to call in the professionals because they are difficult to treat on your own. While it depends on how large of an infestation you have and the type of treatment the exterminator uses, it could take several rounds to completely rid your home of the pesky Bed Bugs St Paul.
To be pro-active in preventing bed bugs in the first place, there are steps you can take to prevent these small creatures from ever stepping multi-foot in your home. Since the most common way people pick up these little hitchhikers is when they are traveling, experts suggest vacuuming suitcases after returning from vacations, then immediately discarding the vacuum cleaner bags. Using a hand steamer on fabric bags is another precaution to get rid of bugs and their eggs after a trip, especially if you suspect the hotel may have had bed bugs. Additionally, check your sheets for small blood spots, an instant indicator you may have bed bugs. It is also a good idea to take along a large plastic trash bag with you to store your suitcase in while staying in even the nicest hotels.
While it’s great to save money on used furniture, second-hand beds and box springs are a buffet for bed bugs. If you find a deal too good to pass up, it’s a good idea to have a professional pest control expert inspect the furniture before bringing it in the house, as it can be difficult to see the bugs without the right training.
The bottom line in protecting your St. Paul home from bed bug infestations is vigilance. Regularly inspect your home, your mattresses and bed frames to make sure have been no infestations and have your exterminator check during his yearly inspection.
