Discovering bedbugs in your home or business can be alarming. These unwelcome critters have a reputation for being persistent and hard to remove. While your first instinct may be to tackle them on your own, it’s always best to leave this job to professional exterminators. Here’s what you need to know to effectively deal with an infestation.

What Are the Risks of DIY Removal?

There are many do-it-yourself pest control products that claim to resolve pesky infestations with ease. Although you may be tempted to try them out, they can’t reliably resolve the entire scope of the problem. That’s because tackling the living bugs alone isn’t enough to eradicate the issue. Although you might be able to kill off a few of the live insects using a DIY method, there will still be eggs left behind, along with living bugs that you couldn’t find.

Once the eggs hatch, the problem will continue—and persist until a professional performs a bedbug inspection and removes the eggs. At best, individuals should take proactive measures to prevent future infestations. Minimizing clutter, maintaining a clean space, and covering mattresses with protective cases are a few simple steps that may help.

How Does Professional Treatment Work?

Professionals will detect all of the bedbugs, not just those in visible areas, like the corners of mattresses. They perform thorough inspections of all potentially affected areas, including cushions, furnishings, and bedding. Then they’ll administer a heat treatment to kill off all of the critters, including their eggs.

Skilled exterminators can typically handle removal jobs in a single visit. However, if you run a business that sees high traffic, they may recommend routine inspections to ensure your property remains clean.
 

Are you concerned about a possible bedbug infestation in your home or business? Turn to the exterminators at Gateway Thermal Solutions, LLC in St. Charles, MO. Serving St. Charles County, St. Louis, and St. Louis County for over 30 years, these qualified professionals administer powerful heat treatments to eradicate those stubborn insects for good. Visit them online to learn more about professional removal, or call them at (314) 488-7559 to request a free estimate.