Of all the pests that are in Sandy, those pesky bedbugs may be the most controversial. They are the most adaptable, they have the ability to do the most damage, and they are very difficult to get rid of once they have made a home of your residence. However, you have some options on your side. Here are some of the ways that you can prevent and get rid of those Sandy bedbugs.

Exercise Good Vacation Hygiene

Believe it or not, your Sandy bedbugs may not actually come from Sandy. Bedbugs are known to jump from the beds of seedy motels into the luggage of unsuspecting travelers and make their way into the hometowns of those travelers in the suitcase.

Make sure that you are washing all of your clothes before you leave any motel or hotel that you think may be a bit dirty, especially if you exhibit any of the itching that comes with contacting bedbugs. You should also try to only do business with vacation residences with a clean record of hygiene.

Change Bedclothes Often

Bedbugs love old mattresses, bedclothes and fabrics. You should change your bedclothes at least once a week on the bed that you normally sleep on. Taking good care of your clothes in general is a great way to avoid bedbugs, but especially the pajamas that you wear to bed.

Getting Rid of Bedbugs

Getting rid of bedbugs usually requires professional assistance. Those creeps are just too small and multiply too fast for a person with no experience to handle. You can, however, limit the damage that bedbugs can do to your home before the pro gets to you.

Quarantine the room in which you have discovered bedbugs. Cover all of the furniture with plastic, and stay away from the piece of furniture that is causing the problem. You may have to sleep in another room entirely.

Do not allow any pets you may have to enter the room with bedbugs at all. You will need to get your pets professionally bathed as well, and you may have to keep Fido outside until this happens.

Do not be afraid of bedbugs – you have the dedicated Sandy bed bug control experts at Preventive Pest Control by your side. We have an expertise in getting rid of the worst pests in Sandy, and bedbugs are no match for us. Give us a call the second that you see (or feel) those little critters affecting your home!