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Do not over react. Although bed bugs can be annoying, they can be battled safely and successfully if you adopt a well- considered strategy. Make sure you identify your pest first. There are many other insects that bite and have similar symptoms therefore examine and make sure it is the right one you are treating.
Do not apply pesticides unless you fully understand what you are applying and the risks involved. Do not dispose of furniture that is useful. Infested furniture can be cleaned and treated. Placing infested furniture (particularly mattresses) into common areas or on the streets may simply help spread bed bugs to the homes of other people. Infested furniture intended for disposal should be defaced to make it less attractive to other people. Officials in some municipalities aggix to potentially infested furniture a label to warn of bed bugs. To reduce opportunities of infested furniture re-entering their building, building managers should ensure that any disposed furniture is locked within a dumpster or immediately carted away to a land fill or waste facility.
When treating bed bug infested items be careful not to mix them with non infested items such as clothing for they will spread fast. (For example never replace the treated bed sheeting in the basket use to transport the infest sheets in the first place). Also never be too sure you have eliminated all bed bugs unless you go over a year without any problems. Bed bugs can survive up to a year without a food source.
Do not place furnishing so close to walls and crevices, for this helps the bed bug transportation system. Do not throw items on to the floor that leads to clutter. When taking shower or bath do not exceed the water temperatures to high for it will irate the skin more. Scratching when bitten will spread the irritation on the skin. Instead use calamine lotion or non itch cream to treat it, as well as applying ice.
When disposing of infested items be sure to deface the item for further exposure. Do not bring home curbside items as well, in the case of being able to infest your home.
