When you notice that you are probably infested, you should not wait. You must warn your owner without delay if you are a tenant. You should know that it is recommended not to act unilaterally. I.e., whether you are an owner or a tenant, if you decide to take matters in your hands and to handle the problem yourself, the latter will perhaps not be solved for as much. Certain people could be tempted to only treat the housing concerned and this with chemicals on free sale. However, it is strongly recommended to call upon a professional exterminator. The latter will propose various treatments, others than chemical ones, but perhaps more efficient. Ensure yourself that he proposes a follow-up to you so that you’d be guaranteed that the problem is solved.
Moreover, it is recommended, in the case of a multiplex dwelling, to treat the adjacent residences. Although bed bugs do not fly, nor jump, they walk and could invade your neighbours.
There are several ways to get rid of bed bugs. What comes back most often is the use of extreme temperatures, high heat or intense cold. For example, if you find traces of bed bugs on your bed linen or your clothing, some recommend to wash everything with hot water and to dry it at high temperature. A thorough cleaning with the vacuum is not to be neglected either. Be sure you throw the bag away after usage.
The exterminator has passed by, what to do afterwards?
- Before reinstating the premises, wait at least 6 hours while ventilating the rooms.
- Avoid walking bare feet, for at least 24 to 48 hours.
- Move the bed away from the wall.
- Often use the vacuum cleaner and throw the bags away.
- Some would advise you to put oil frost on the legs of your bed or to cover them with double faced adhesive tape or to straightforwardly put the legs of your bed in jars of smooth glass.
BED BUGS - How to get rid of them?
