Bed Bug Prevention

To prevent bed bugs from your home or business, it’s best to be wary of used items, be careful when traveling, and know how to recognize the signs of an infestation.

Bed bugs infamously spread from one unit to the next. To prevent them, cover your mattress and report signs of bed bugs to your landlord!

Colleges are susceptible to bed bug infestations. Make sure to inspect suitcases and dorm rooms for bed bugs before and after moving into a dorm room.

All-natural methods won’t work to control bed bugs, but some may help prevent them. Common methods include diatomaceous earth and essential oils.

Infestations have been known to start when people purchase infested secondhand items. Always thoroughly inspect used furniture for bed bugs!

To avoid bringing bed bugs inside, check for signs of bed bugs while traveling and thoroughly clean out your suitcase when returning home.

Bed bugs have little to no interest in your cats or dogs. That said, they may harbor in your pet’s beds in more serious infestations, making it important to check often.

In order to keep bed bugs from spreading in your home, avoid moving any infested furniture and take caution in transporting bedding to your laundry room.

Bed bugs are unpredictable—so how can you avoid them? In general, knowing the signs of bed bugs and learning how to prevent them can help.

Unfortunately, anyone and everyone can get bed bugs. Those who have traveled, live in apartments or dorms, or have bought used furniture are more vulnerable.