Nobody wants to deal with a bed bug infestation. Bed bugs bite and feed on blood, leaving behind itchy rashes and making people feel uncomfortable and unclean in their own homes. Instead of living in fear of a potential infestation, it’s best to take preventative measures that will reduce the risk of bed bugs infiltrating your house.
Here are four of our top tips for preventing bed bugs from infesting your bed and furniture:
- Take care of clutter. Bed bugs like to linger in cluttered places. Having a messy space makes it much harder to locate and get rid of these pests, so the cleaner you keep your house, the easier it is to prevent bed bugs.
- Use a mattress cover. As their name implies, bed bugs like to hunker down in mattresses, cushions, and other soft furniture. To stop them in their tracks, consider using a mattress cover to make it more difficult for them to live in your bedroom.
- Check secondhand furniture for bed bugs. If you buy secondhand furniture, make sure to check it for signs of bed bugs before you bring it into your home. Signs can include staining, smear marks, or even shed skins.
- Wash your clothes immediately after travel. Bed bugs can travel with you, so as soon as you get home from a trip, wash your clothes in hot water.
If you suspect that you have bed bugs in your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at Longhorn Termite & Pest Control. We will thoroughly eliminate the insect intruders and show you how to prevent other pest infestations in the future.