Bedbugs can infiltrate your home, even if you’re hygienic, and an infestation can be annoying and uncomfortable to live in. However, if you identify the problem early and act carefully, you can limit the impact and quickly get rid of those pesky house guests. Here are a few important pest control tips and best practices to help you get rid of bedbugs in your home.

Do:

Cover your mattress.

Bedbugs can easily spread through your house if they aren’t contained. A mattress encasement prevents them from biting you or traveling to other fabric surfaces around your home. This provides moderate protection until a professional pest control company can completely treat and eliminate the problem.

Clean your house often.

Bedbugs live in places other than beds, and clutter provides plenty of places for them to hide. If you think you have an infestation, tidy up as much as possible, and vacuum your carpets, rugs, and upholstery. Even if you don’t currently have bedbugs, these practices will reduce your risk of possible infestations.

Don’t:

Sleep somewhere else.

Some people attempt to avoid their bedbug problem by staying with friends or sleeping in another part of the home. However, these insects can hide in the folds of your clothes and easily travel with you, spreading the infestation. It’s easier for an exterminator to eliminate an infestation when it’s contained in one area, so call for help immediately and try to limit your contact with other beds.

Try to handle the problem yourself.

Bedbug infestations are incredibly difficult to resolve, and it takes the experience and specialized equipment of a professional exterminator to eradicate and prevent the insects from returning. Attempting to do it on your own will likely prolong the problem, and it could end up costing more in the long run than a professional treatment.

If you’re looking for a professional pest control company to eliminate bedbugs in your home, call the experts at Aloha Termite & Pest Control in Wahiawa, HI. This local pest management company has been serving residents and businesses throughout Oahu with quick and effective service since 1999. Their knowledgeable team is equipped to eliminate or relocate a wide array of pests, including termites, ants, bedbugs, rodents, and birds. Call (808) 622-2268 to speak with a specialist about your needs or send a message online to request a free quote.