Good Night! Sleep Tight! Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

With bed bug infestations in the news more and more, we thought it might be a good idea to provide some tips for their prevention. As a pest control company in West Palm Beach, FL, we see bed bugs more often than we'd care to admit. They're tenacious and difficult to get rid of, so preventing them from getting a foothold in your home is key!

"Go to the mattresses!"

Sonny had the right idea in The Godfather. If you're certain that your mattress is bed bug-free, you can keep them that way by using bed bug proof encasements on it and on your box spring. This will keep the creepy critters from starting a turf war with you when you're asleep.

Inspect all incoming furniture

This may be an unsettling thought, but it's not just that recliner from the second-hand shop that could introduce these blood-suckers into your home. Even new furniture could potentially have picked up some riders while in the warehouse or during transport. Yikes! Make sure you have a close look at any furniture, under the cushions and in the seams, before it comes inside.

Watch out for hitchhikers

If you travel for business or pleasure, there's always a chance that your suitcase will house some unwanted guests on the journey home. It's a good idea to check online to see if where you're staying has current complaints about bed bugs. Also, if you wake up with any bites on your person that you didn't go to bed with, that's a big red flag! If you weren't already a little spooked by the places we've already mentioned, you should know that movie theaters and libraries have also been reported to have bed bug problems. 

"Feed me, Seymour!"

Well, these aren't really bed bug eating plants, but there are a couple of varieties of greenery that might help repel them. Black cohosh and leggera alata are among them, as well as herbal essential oils like lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus and thyme.

Once you have bed bugs, however, it's time to call a professional. Even if you think you've managed to kill all the bugs yourself, the eggs can survive to hatch another day. Don't waste time and money. Ambassador Pest Management has serious experience ridding homes and businesses in West Palm Beach of these pests forever. Our treatment and your satisfaction is always guaranteed 100%. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation inspection and service estimate.  866-632-0088.

This article originally appeared on June 1st, 2015 on the Ambassador Pest Management Services blog.