Bed bug treatment preparation checklist

Good preparation helps the treatment reach the places bed bugs hide. Your technician's instructions for your booking come first; this is the general list.

Before the visit

• Strip the beds and bag the bedding. Wash and dry it on high heat, then keep it in sealed bags until after treatment.
• Reduce clutter around beds and couches so the technician can reach edges and seams.
• Empty the bedside tables and the lowest drawers near the bed.
• Pull furniture a little away from the walls.

What not to do

• Do not move items between rooms. It can spread bed bugs.
• Do not use store-bought sprays or foggers before the visit.
• Do not throw out furniture unless the technician advises it.

After treatment

• Follow the technician's instructions on when to re-enter treated rooms and when to put bedding back.
• Vacuum regularly and empty the vacuum into a sealed bag.
• Keep mattress and box spring encasements on if you use them.
• Tell us if you see live bugs again: a follow-up visit and the guarantee are part of the service.

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