Managing bed bugs is laborious, time-consuming, and requires a lot of knowledge and experience to eliminate pests. It is important that you visually and thoroughly inspect the site, correctly identify the pest, and determine the source and extent of the infestation.
The integrated approach to bed bug management consists of four steps: visual inspection, room preparation for treatment, treatment, and follow-up procedures.
Visual inspection: step 1 in managing bed bugs
Inspection tools
For. A strong flashlight
B. Magnifying glass
vs. Zippered plastic bag
D. Crevice tool
me. Compressed air
F. Screwdriver
gram. Small Tool Kit
h. Alcohol, cotton swabs / baby wipes
I. Sticky traps
j. Gloves, soapy water, cloth and sponge.
k. Mirror with handle
the. A notepad
Mister. On camera
no. Wrench
or. Hammer
What to look for
For. Blood stains
B. Dark fecal spots
vs. Eggs, eggshells, peeling skin.
D. Bed bugs (adults and nymphs)
me. Pungent moldy shoes or nauseating sweet smell from an oily fluid coming from the glands of the chest
Where to look
For. Inspect the areas where you spend most of your rest (for example, the bed, sofa, and chair).
B. Inspect bedding, pillows, and pillowcases.
vs. Inspect along the seam and in the tufts and creases of the mattress and under the labels.
D. Inspect the box spring and bed frame.
me. Inspect the perimeter of the room, including floorboards, walls, baseboards, windows, doors, and carpet edges.
F. Inspect all furniture inside the room.
gram. Inspect magazines, books, files, and newspapers on the shelves and on the floor.
h. Inspect all wall hangings (pictures, picture frames, mirrors, etc.)
I. Inspect for cracks and crevices in furniture, box spring, bed frame, and floor and screw holes.
j. Inspect wall sockets and recesses, electrical switch plates, wall sockets, ceiling light fixtures, and ducts.
Prepare the room for treatment: Step 2 in managing bed bugs
For. Remove bedding, pillowcases, and pillows from the bed and store them in sealed plastic bags for washing and drying.
B. Store all other personal items in sealed plastic bags.
vs. Remove headboard and bed frame to examine cracks and crevices.
D. Empty all closet drawers, desks, tables, dressers, and cupboards within the room and store the contents in sealed plastic bags.
me. Use a screwdriver to remove the electrical switch plates, outlet covers, and wall plugs.
F. Remove all clutter from the floor and under the bed.
Treatment application: Step 3 in bed bug management
For. Vacuum mattress, carpet, drawers, cabinets, and all bed bug-infested surfaces.
B. Read and follow label directions before applying insecticide.
vs. Remove the bag from the vacuum, seal it in a plastic bag and dispose of it in the outer garbage container.
D. Treat the mattress with the appropriate treatments (eg steam treatment) and use a mattress cover.
me. Apply proper treatment to infested furniture, cabinets, dressers, wall hangings, and all other items.
F. Apply residual chemical powder to crevices and crevices in furniture, floors, windows, outlets, and other shelters.
Types of treatments
Desiccant Powder, Insecticide Spray, Heat Treatment, Steam Treatment, Cryonite Freezing, Fumigation, or Insect Growth Regulator
Surface applications
For. Liquid insecticide is used to treat carpet edges, trim, and sometimes cracks and crevices to remove bed bugs from the shelter.
B. Treat flat surfaces of upholstered furniture with dust pesticide. Read the directions on pesticide labels before applying them to other furniture.
vs. Disassemble the guides in the cabinet and treat them with liquid pesticide.
D. Spray insecticide on walls, carpet edges, under baseboard, and where carpet meets baseboard.
me. Treat bed frame and headboard, including gaskets, grooves, and screw holes with direct contact spray. Use dust bug spray on crevices and crevices.
F. Use the mattress liner after treating the mattress.
Follow-up Procedures: Step 4 in Bed Bug Management
After about 10 days, use monitoring devices to observe bed bug activity. Inspect and treat all shelters one more time. Repeat the process until all the pests are eliminated.
Managing bed bugs requires concentration, patience, and time. It is best to hire a pest management company to do the job if you are not willing to dedicate yourself to the task. If shelters are not thoroughly treated, pests will not be eliminated.