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How to Protect Your Home From Bed Bugs

Bed Bug Removal Brighton CO

Over the last several years, the bed bug has steadily become more and more feared by people all across the country. Homeowners and renters alike desperately hope they’ll never experience the harsh reality of waking up one morning, noticing a number of red, itchy spots on their skin and being thrust into an arduous and potentially costly battle against this small, yet relentless army of pests. Fortunately, there are some steps that anyone can take to help lessen their chances of finding themselves in this unfortunate position. 

Keep Other People out of Your Bed

Aside from your romantic partner and children, keeping other people out of your bed is a great way to limit the threat of a bed bug infestation. This particularly applies to people you don’t know or have regular contact with. For example, if you rent your apartment out to strangers for a weekend to make some extra cash while you’re out of town, you have no idea where they’ve been or what they’re bringing into your home. Remember, even the nicest, most trustworthy people can unknowingly carry bed bugs, so be vigilant when protecting your sleep space.

Perform Regular Checks

Bed bugs typically congregate in dark spaces like the underside of a seam on a mattress or piece of upholstered furniture. The bugs are small and they can be difficult to find, but performing these searches will help you know if you have an infestation, as bed bug excrement is the most commonly spotted piece of evidence.

Purchase a Fully Encased Mattress Protector and Pillow Protector

By fully encasing your mattress and pillows with zipped covers that are specifically designed to repel bed bugs, you can form a solid barrier around your sleep space. While they can congregate elsewhere, you can at least know that your mattress and pillows are protected and you won’t have to purchase a new sleep set.

By performing regular checks and staying vigilant about who you allow into your bed, you can significantly decrease the likelihood of bed bugs taking over your home. If you do see the signs of an infestation, you should contact A1 Environmental Pest Management & Consulting as soon as possible. Our skilled pest removal experts are committed to quickly and thoroughly ridding your home of bed bugs, so contact us today!

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