7 Strategies for Keeping Bed Bugs at Bay

7 STRATEGIES FOR KEEPING BED BUGS AТ BAY 1. INSPECT YOUR HOTEL ROOM Look for bugs or brown spots on mattresses and box springs НОTEL If you wake up with bites, alert the hotel management 2. VACUUM YOUR SUITCASE Vacuum your luggage after each time you travel Check your bags for bugs before packing 3. SHOP SMARTLY FOR SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Avoid bringing second-hand furniture into your home without inspecting it Consider having a pest control expert inspect it before using it 4. CHECK OUT YOUR PET'S BED Pet beds are particularly vulnerable to infestations Inspect your pet's bedding on a regular basis 5. SCOUR YOUR DORM BEFORE AND AFTER MOVING IN During move-in, check the mattress, headboard, and other furniture before bringing your items in Before moving out, inspect your luggage and wash your clothes in hot water so bed bugs don't follow you home 6. GET SAVVY ABOUT SHOPPING Look for bugs or brown spots on the seams of clothing Leave clothes on hangers in the dressing room instead of draped on furniture or on the floor 7. ACT FAST IF YOU SEE A PROBLEM If you see bed bugs or any signs of them, call a pest control professional right away Infestations get worse with time, so fast action is necessary PROVIDED BY: PAYNEPEST MANAGEMENT Termite & Pest Control Professionals www.PAYNEPESTCONTROLOC.COM Sources: http://www.pestworld.org/all-things-bed-bugs/bed-bug-prevention/ https://www.realsimple.com/health/preventative-health/how-to-prevent -bed-bugs/call-exterminator II