- Strip all bedding including upholstery blankets and pillow cases
- All bedding must be bagged & laundered on treatment day
- Items stored under the bed must be removed
- Dressers and furniture with drawers must be emptied
- Closets must be fully cleared (shelving & floor areas)
- All clothing must be bagged and put through the dryer on high heat for 20 minutes
- All drapery should be bagged and put throught the dryer on high heat for 20 minutes
- Vacuum carpets, upholstery, mattress, and boxspring, concentrating on the perimeter edge of carpets and the edging around the mattress and boxspring prior to treatment
- Vacuum bag must be disposed of immediately to a garbage outside of the building
- Move furniture away from walls
- Laundry bags should not be reused for clean laundry
- Cupboards under sinks (kitchen/bathroom) must be cleared
- Baseboards should be removed if possible
- All plug and light switch plates must be removed
- Some furniture may be required to be disposed of
- All occupants must remain out of premises for 8 hours
- All pets must be removed and aquariums covered with air intake disconnected
- Infants and pregnant women should be out 24 hours
- People with medical conditions or chemical sensitivities should remain out 24 hours
- All food & dishes must be kept in fridge or cupboards
- A follow up treatment will be done in approx. 2-3 weeks
Preparation is important and necessary for bedbugs to be eliminated
Following Treatment
- Ventilate the premises by opening doors and windows
- Do not clean carpets for 3 months following treatment
- Do not wash floors or baseboards for 6 weeks
- We recommend putting down a blanket or sheet for your infant to crawl on for first month following treatment
It is not uncommon to continue to see bed bugs for up to a couple of weeks following treatment
