6 Step Preparation
For Bedbug Treatment
For treatment of bedbugs to be effective proper preparation
is very important. If not properly prepared successful
control is unlikely. Eradication of bedbugs generally
involves an extensive amount of preparation by the occupant.Following
our 6 step process will ensure control will be successfully
achieved.
- Packing/Prep: All furniture must be pulled away
from the baseboards 8" to 10"inches towards the middle
of the room.
- Contents: Dressers, closets, bookshelves, must
be emptied and contents be bagged to allow for treatment.
- Laundry: Items should tied securely into plastic
bags and emptied directly into the washing machine. The
bags that contained the clothing should immediately be
disposed of and not re-used. Items must be washed in hot
water (120F/49C) It is the heat that kills bedbugs not
water. Then put in dryer on “Hot” cycle. All items once
laundered are then placed in (new) plastic bags. (including
drapes, stuffed animals, etc.)
- Vacuuming: Probably the most important step in
preparing for control. Vacuuming will reduce the bedbug
population as a preparation for treatment. A crevice attachment
should be used on mattress seams, bed legs, box springs,
behind picture frames & curtains. Carpets and baseboards
should be vacuumed not swept. Vacuum filters/bag should
be immediately discarded outdoors away from the home or
incinerated.
- Bedding: The decision to replace bedding depends
on the condition and infestation level within the items.
If bedding is older replacing it AFTER control is achieved
is a good measure.
- Disposal of items: When items are being thrown
away to prevent spreading the infestation. Items thrown
away should be bagged, labelled, and defaced to prevent
dumpster divers from reclaiming items.
Pesticide Application is only one aspect of establishing bedbug control. All other aspects as mentioned above share equal importance and must be followed.
The premises must be vacated for a minimum of 4 hours following pesticide application.
Infants under the age of 2 and pets should vacate the premises for 24 hours.
For additional treatment preparation information please contact
us via our online service request
or by phone at: 613-322-6192 (Ottawa West) or 613-614-6623
(Ottawa East). |
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