Choose an exterminator with demonstrated experience.
You can try to treat a bed bug infestation yourself, but odds are you'll need a licensed exterminator to totally eradicate the pests. Bed bugs are one of the most difficult home invaders to exterminate and one of the easiest to spread. They're making a resurgence in cities because of the high number of travelers and because pesticides that were used to control them in the past are now banned. Bed bugs are tough to get rid of, so hire an exterminator with a proven track record -- and several tricks up his sleeve. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Contact licensed exterminators or pest management companies with established track records. They may cost more, but you'll save money in the long run because the job is more likely to be done right.
2. Ask the exterminator about his experience with bed bugs. Chose an exterminator who has expertise in bed bugs and can offer references and testimonials from satisfied customers. Bed bugs are more difficult to get rid of than other pests.
3. Ask the exterminator to come to your house and do a walk-through to make sure you're dealing with a bed bug problem. Talk to him about his proposed treatment plan. Get two or three opinions from different companies before you make your choice.
4. Chose the exterminator who offers the most comprehensive plan to control your problem, not the exterminator who gives you the lowest price. Never believe an exterminator who claims he can get rid of bed bugs with one treatment. It takes weeks or months of close work with a pest control specialist to completely eliminate bed bugs.
5. Expect to do just as much work as the exterminator. The exterminator will come in and do your inspections and chemical treatments, but you'll e responsible for clean up, regular vacuuming, clutter reduction, bug monitoring and mattress care between visits. If you don't do your share of the work, your exterminator can't be successful.
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