You Have Bed Bugs! Now What?

YOU HAVE BED BUGS! Now What? Call the Professionals Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eliminate Using DIY methods may make your bed bug problem worse CALLING Exterminator Don't wait to take action if you think you have a bed bug problem Begin Removal You can use a rag to crush bed bugs as you're waiting for the pros If you use a vacuum, use one that has a bag instead of a filter Don't use vacuum brushes, eggs could become stuck in the bristles Declutter Your Home Bed bugs love clutter because it gives them more places to hide Clutter also makes it harder for the pros to effectively treat your home Remove clutter as best you can, and keep it that way Be Mindful of Storage Clutter can accumulate out in the open or in storage areas Keep your closets and storage spaces neat and organized Don't store your belongings under the bed Do Your Laundry Eggs and live bed bugs will die in temperatures above 120 °F Wash your clothes and bed linens in hot water, and dry >120° everything on high heat This is important even if you don't see bed bugs, as there could be eggs you can't see Protect Your Bed Encase your mattress and box spring to prevent bed bugs from living on them Look for encasements specifically designed to protect against bed bugs Any bugs trapped inside will die, and those outside won't be able to get in INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: MB MANNING BROTHERS PC Pest Control, Inc.= Commercial Residential Industrial www.MANNINGPEST.COM Sources: http://www.bedbugcentral.com/bedbugs101/i-have-bed-bugs-now-what http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/bedbugs-topic-overview http://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/what-not-to-do/