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Posted on Jun 6, 2022 9:00:00 AM by Stephanie Morgan

shutterstock_2144312899When it comes to bed bugs, it can be quite difficult to eradicate an infestation. Bed bugs are master hiders and can quickly reproduce, so if you miss even a couple, you may have another full infestation on your hands again in a short period of time. For Bakersfield residents, the best protection against bed bugs is prevention. If you set good habits when you are out in the world and diligent habits when you return home, you will greatly reduce your chances of having to deal with bed bugs at all.

What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are small, oval shaped, brown or reddish bugs that live off of blood. They hide along the edges of mattresses and behind furniture to stay out of sight during the day. Bed bugs do not fly so they stay fairly close to places they know you frequent for long periods at night so they can stealthily come out, get their blood meal, and then return to their hiding places. These nightmarish insects can live in other places besides your bedroom. They can infest carpet, couches, and even taxi cab seats. If you want to be sure a single bed bug never makes it into your Bakersfield home, you will have to adopt some strict practices that will make sure you never bring them home.

Tips when you are out

Bed bugs love to hitch a ride to new places. When you are out, be mindful of where you set your purse or bag down. Avoid carpeted floors and cushioned seats if at all possible. If you go out of town and stay somewhere else overnight, take a quick look around the mattress to see if there is any evidence of bed bugs.

Tips when you come home

When you return from a trip, be sure to change your clothes before sitting down on the couch. Wash your clothes and all other items in your bag on high heat and also dry on high heat. Do not sit any of your bags or purse on your own carpet or couch before you have a thorough look through. Bed bugs can hide in pockets in the tiniest nooks and crannies. Cleaning out your purse is always a good idea. When you remove all the contents of the purse, you will be able to see more clearly if any stowaways made it home with you.

Routinely washing your sheets and even pillows will also help to make sure a few bed bugs never get an opportunity to start a full fledged infestation. Once a week washing sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors, and even comforters is an excellent habit to instill in yourself.

If you have discovered bed bugs in your home and you live in Bakersfield, CA, don’t give the pest a chance to take over. Call San Joaquin Pest Control of Visalia today to get those bed bugs out of your home for good.

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