Anyone who has a decent understanding of bed bugs and their behavior knows that they do not just happen in your home or business. They are transported from another place - every time. And it doesn't matter which cities you've been to - Columbus OH, San Francisco CA, Birmingham AL, or wherever - you can pick them up anywhere. One of the more common modes of transportation for a bedbug is to just hide out in your clothing and/or bedding. It's easy, convenient and free transportation. If that happens, you will need to deal with the problem from a few different angles:
- Wash and dry ALL affected clothing and bedding. Though the washing and drying process will kill off most of the bed bugs, we recommend the use of our Bed Bug 911 Exterminator Laundry Treatment additive. It's not expensive, non-toxic and 100% green. It's also all natural, scent free, stain free, delicate and non-irritating to humans. You can use it with all washable fabrics - cold or hot water.
- Get good quality mattress protectors and protect your mattress, box springs and pillows. Our mattress covers are high quality and will offer protection and peace of mind for years to come.
- Place bedbug traps (also known as monitoring stations) under your bed and where ever your luggage is stored to keep an eye on the problem.
All of the above mentioned would be - and should be - included in any bed bug prevention plan.
Other Considerations
If you want to treat the problem yourself, our chemical-free 911 Bed Bug Spray is a fantastic option. We also have Bed Bug Steam Machines that will clean your carpets, rugs and furniture extremely well while killing any bedbugs that may be present.
NOTE: our laundry additive is also effective when dealing with dust mites, fleas, lice, ticks and other critters. You can use it by itself or along with your favorite laundry detergent. If you want to get rid of bed bugs yourself, this is a great tool to add to your arsenal anywhere in the country.