Bed Bugs…is your home on their vacation list?

Written by webadmin on September 10, 2013. Posted in Permatreat Blog.

The threat of bed bugs infesting homes is becoming more prominent and alarming on a daily basis.

Our concerns range from:
Can family members bring them to my home in their luggage?… to… If I buy used furniture can I bring them home as well?

And the answers to both questions is probably YES if either has encountered an infestation.

Take steps to canvas your home for signs of a possible bed bug infestation:

Inspect your furniture for bed bugs
Check for a strong, sweet smell in a room – this can be a sign of an infestation
Look for blood stains on bedding, mattresses, window treatments and walls that bed bugs may leave behind
Look for welts or rashes on family members as well as pets, which may be caused by bed bug bites

Take action:

Vacuuming often can help reduce the speed of spread or stop eggs from hatching..but it will not eliminate a bed bug infestation
Seal any openings in your walls and floors where pipes or wires pass through
Reducing clutter in your home will decrease the number of hiding places for bed bugs
Change and launder your bed sheets regularly in hot water with a temperature of at least 97 degrees F and place in dryer immediately on high heat
Protect your bed by using a mattress cover that is designed to ward off bed bugs

Visit our Bed Bug Page or contact us for a Bed Bug Inspection.