Bed
bugs are a pest no one wants in their homes. After all, these
critters can cause restless nights and are notoriously difficult to
get rid of without the help of experienced exterminators. Once an
exterminator purges bed bugs from your home, it’s only natural to
want to keep it that way. With that in mind, here are three simple
tips to help keep your home bed bug-free:
Travel
Smart
It’s
easy to bring home bed bugs from your hotel after a long vacation.
The best way to avoid this is to travel smart. Avoid hotels that have
a history of bed bugs. Once in your hotel room, inspect the bed for
any signs of bed bugs and report a problem if you find any.
Bed
bugs also have a tendency to hide in carpets, so try to keep your
luggage off the floor. You’ll also want to keep your clothes in
plastic bags to prevent bed bugs from hitching a free ride back to
your place.
Encase
Your Bed and Box Spring
The
most common spot bed bugs hide is the area where the box spring and
mattress meet. You can protect this area by purchasing encasements
for your bed and box spring. Ask your exterminator which brands are
the most effective for this purpose
