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Pest Control Techniques for Dealing With Bed Bugs

Anyone who lives in a house will have to deal with some kind of pest at some point. You may have to deal with easy to deal with ants, cockroaches or ants, or more difficult situations like bed bugs and termites. If you have to deal with a small infestation then you can deal with it on your own, but with termites and bed bugs it is best to contact a professional.

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Both termites and bed bugs are very difficult to get rid of and it is always best that you prevent them from entering your home if you can. Dealing with such pests is not a laughing matter. Especially if you are dealing with termites and bed bugs you should definitely take the situation very seriously.

Chances are, if you have any red bumps on your body that you suspect are from these insects, they will be from a different type of insect, such as fleas or chiggers. You can use the same kind of ointments and bug bite remedies that are used for other bugs.

If you are renting your home or apartment and you are dealing with an insect infestation you will have to take this matter to your landlord. The best way to do it is to save some of the bugs in a jar or plastic bags so that they are isolated.

You will want to show them to your landlord or the rental agency. If you are yourself unsure of what the insects are, search online for pictures and descriptions. Such bugs are usually very small and red but they can get bigger.

Clean all the clothing and bedding in your house if you suspect you have them. Search through your house thoroughly, through all furniture, cushions and carpeting. Wash everything that you can with hot water and put these items in a hot dryer for several hours. Even if they are dried, run them through the dryer for the heat’s sake.

Bug bombs do not work on these insects. It is better to call in an expert who has experience removing bed bugs. They know what to do, what chemicals work and how to rid the home of them permanently and properly.

Find out as much information as you can about these bugs before you attempt to take are of the situation yourself. Some of the best bed bug inspection and common bed bug control methods are provided for free on the Internet.

Doing your own pest control is often the way people choose but you should take precautions when it comes to bed bugs. Check references for experts who say they have experience getting rid of them. If it takes multiple treatments, be patient. Getting rid of them completely and permanently is the goal.

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