I’m worried about bed bugs. What should I do?
Bed bugs are a real concern. While not known to spread disease, they do bite while we sleep – a time when we should be feeling safest in our homes.
And in some individuals, the red, itchy welts left by bed bugs cause anxiety, insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance behaviors and personal dysfunction -- symptoms found suggestive of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Just as worrisome: The hitchhiking pests can crawl through the walls of neighbouring, infested apartments, right into your own living space.
How to Prevent Bed Bugs
The experts at Pest HQ say the best way to alleviate bed bug concerns is to take steps to prevent the pests from ever entering your home:
- Before traveling, check the bed bug registry for hotels with bed bug problems. Conduct your own inspection before getting settled in a room or short-term rental. Never, ever put your suitcase on the bed.
- Ask visitors to store backpacks and purses in a plastic bin by the door. Keep a similar bin at work to store your personal belongings.
- Thoroughly inspect second-hand furniture before bringing it inside.
- Use bed bug monitors to detect early signs of bed bug activity. Apply Diatomaceous Earth under the baseboards of shared walls to prevent intrusions.
- Install mattress encasements, making it easier to see bed bugs while changing bedding.
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