Tuesday, March 19, 2024

4 Steps to Take if You Suspect a Bug Infestation

Male Worker Spraying Insecticide
Male Worker Spraying Insecticide In Front Of Woman In Kitchen

*It happened. Your worst household nightmare came true: a bug infestation. The creepy-crawlies come out of the woodwork at the worst possible time and reek havoc on your home. Even after you’ve had a treatment or spray, they are not quite done with inconveniencing you and your family. So what do you do when you find out your home has been invaded by squatters with many legs? Here are four simple steps you can take to get rid of a pest infestation.

Identify the Pest

The first step to take is to figure out what kind of pest you are dealing with. A roach infestation is easy to identify because you can see them skittering across your bathroom or kitchen floor when you flick on the lights. The feared and dreaded bed bug, on the other hand, is a sneaky home invader, and one that often isn’t spotted until it’s gotten cozy and plans to stay awhile. While they are usually hard to spot at the beginning of an infestation, these tiny bugs leave clues. If you suddenly and mysteriously start to develop raised, red bumps that itch worse than mosquito bites and resemble a rash, it may be time to check under your mattress for dark specks, a sure indication that bed bugs are residing in the crevices of your bed.

Research Remedies

After you have identified the assailant, your next step should be to research possible remedies. Sometimes you can take care of it yourself; other, more severe cases may call for a professional. There are many online resources you can tap into to help you decide upon a course of action. For one, pest control expert Orkin offers resources for the latest pest control techniques and information on unique pest problems.

Clean, Clean, Clean

After you know what kind of pest infestation you are dealing with, your next step should be to clean like you have never cleaned before. In the case of cockroaches, the resilient creatures thrive on the smallest of crumbs and food residuals. Scrubbing the stove, under the fridge, microwave and sink, and mopping and bleaching the floors is a good start. As roaches are attracted to water, you will also want to clean up any standing water on a daily basis, particularly in bathtubs and sinks.

Alert the Neighbors

It’s important to inform the neighbors — especially if you live in an apartment or communal living environment — as you may need to coordinate a simultaneous assault. If you live in a place that has shared walls and your neighbors are not combating or receiving treatment for the same pest, all of your efforts will be wasted. The bugs will simply move to another apartment through the shared walls and will return to your home once the prevention or treatments stop.

After completing these initial steps, you may then proceed to attack these unwelcomed house invaders and systematically destroy them.

You didn’t ask for this headache, but unfortunately, it is yours to deal with. Once you have dealt with the shock and horror that comes with a bug infestation, it’s time to get down to work. Follow these simple steps to rid your home of this nightmare so you can get on with your life bug-free.

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