How are bed bug infestations controlled?
Erradication of a bed bug infestation is difficult and should be performed with the help of a professional pest control company who has an understanding of approved insecticides and the proper equipment. Professional pest control companies will examine a residence and make recommendations of the tenant and/or owner, such as removing excess clutter and moving furniture away from the walls. Mutual cooperation is key to eliminating bed bugs. Multiple treatments of the area may be needed and it is very important to also treat adjoining rooms and apartments (sometimes even the entire building) for bed bugs. Currently used insecticides include inorganic dusts, cyfluthrin, bendiocarb, propoxur and permethrin. Items that can not safely be treated with insecticides, such as bedding and clothing will need to be bagged (to prevent the spread of bed bugs) and then immediately laundered in very hot, soapy water and placed in the dryer on the high heat. Toys, backpacks, and other clothing that can n
