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- 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(Heavy Infestations Only)
- 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 in infested rooms should be put through the dryer on high heat for 20 minutes
- Move furniture away from walls
- Some base boards and switch plates may require removal in cases of heavy infestation
- Laundry bags should not be reused for clean laundry
- Baseboards should be removed if possible
- Some furniture may be required to be disposed of
Precautions
- 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