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So, you’ve woken up and realized the worst is true: Your new roommates appear to be bed bugs, biting you while you sleep and infesting your home. Don’t panic – there are steps you can take to reclaim your home and kick bed bugs out for good. Bed bugs aren’t seasonal in Wisconsin either, so always stay vigilant. By washing and drying every item that can survive a cycle at the hottest temperature possible, and by thoroughly vacuuming your home, you can get a long way in bed bug removal. However, the most surefire way to rid yourself of bed bugs is to contact a professional. Your health and peace of mind are priceless, so it’s worth investing in professional care to ensure that your home will be just yours again, free of bed bugs.

Wash & Dry Every Item You Can

To start the bed bug removal process, you’ll need to begin by sorting all your clothes and fabric items into what can be washed and what can’t be. All your fabric items that can survive a cycle in the washer and dryer should be run through both, but items like stuffed animals, dry-clean-only items, or shoes can run through the dryer only. Wash and dry your items at the hottest temperature the fabric can stand for best results. Then place fully cleaned and dried items in their own plastic bag to prevent any lingering bugs from reinfecting them.

Vacuum Cracks, Crevices, Buttons, Folds, & Tufts

Vacuuming can be a great tool when working to contain bed bugs. Using the highest level of suction you can, and incorporating the use of the crevice attachment that comes with most vacuums, concentrate on the tightest and tiniest parts of your home to be as thorough as possible. Cracks, crevices, buttons, folds, and tufts – nothing will be off-limits to the bed bugs, so the more meticulous you are in your coverage, the more effective your vacuuming will be. However, note that the vacuum will not kill the bed bugs. Once you’re finished, you’ll need to remove the vacuum bag, seal it with strong tape, and place it into another sealable plastic bag to be safe before disposing of it.
It’s good practice to wash the container of your vacuum with soap and hot water after vacuuming bed bugs.

Contact a Professional

Because bed bug infestations can be deeply rooted and complicated, the best route for success is to contact a professional. Bed bug control is an extremely meticulous process, and if you don’t know what you’re looking for, it’s easy to miss a hiding spot. Bed bugs have small, flat, oval-shaped bodies that allow them to nestle inside any nooks and crannies around your home. If you miss even one of the bed bugs, you could have yet another full infestation on your hands within the next few months and have to redo the entire process. With high stakes like potential skin infections, allergic reactions, and insomnia, getting your bed bug removal done right the first time is priceless.

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If you’re ready to kick bed bugs to the curb and reclaim your home, we’re ready to take care of it for you so you don’t break a sweat. At Pest Badger, we pride ourselves on safety, quality assurance, and superior service – meaning not only will we produce results for you, but your satisfaction is going to be our top priority all along the way. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee to make sure of it. Why would you settle for anything less? If you’re in Appleton, Green Bay, Bellevue, or other nearby cities in Wisconsin, give us a call today at 920-634-6780 to schedule your bed bug treatment service and get it done right!

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