Bed Bug Treatment Prep Directions

Proper preparation is essential for successful treatment. Please complete as many steps as you are physically able before your appointment.

Prior to technician arrival:

  • 1 Strip all beds completely.
  • 2 Empty items from dressers, night stands, end tables, and similar furniture.
  • 3 Remove all items found on the floor and underneath the beds.
  • 4 Remove and wash all pet bedding.
  • 5 Bedding, linens, clothing, and other dryer-safe items can be placed in a clothes dryer on high heat before running through a normal wash cycle then place them in a sealable plastic bag or tightly secured garbage bag.
  • 6 Other items can be placed in a sealable plastic or tightly secured garbage bag. Remove as many items as possible for an effective treatment.
  • 7 Clear everything from on, under, and behind furniture. Place items on tables or desks - not chairs.
  • 8 Place all sealed or secured plastic bags in an area that will not restrict access to infested rooms.
  • 9 Remove wall switch and outlet plates so these areas can be treated.
  • 10 Cover fish tanks and turn off aerators.
  • 11 Remove or seal all exposed food.
  • 12 New mattresses or furniture should NOT be purchased until after the infestation has been eliminated.

During and After Treatment

  • Everyone, including pets, must leave during treatment and remain out for at least 4 hours afterward, unless your technician gives different instructions.
  • After treatment, continue sleeping in the same area where you slept before treatment. This helps draw bed bugs out of hiding and prevents them from spreading to other areas.
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Male & Female Bed Bugs
Male & Female Bed Bugs

Follow Treatments

Bed bug infestations may require multiple treatments. The customer is responsible for scheduling follow-up appointments. If bed bug activity remains 14 days after treatment, an additional treatment will be required and charged separately.

Your preparation and cooperation are essential for complete elimination.