Can You Treat One Room At A Time For Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are an unpleasant reality of life. While it's impossible to get rid of them completely, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) estimates that 90% of bed bug infestations can be successfully treated with professional assistance.

However, it is important to address the problem systematically and treat one room at a time for bed bugs. This ensures that all areas are treated extensively and minimizes contact between rooms. When treating for bed bugs, start by thoroughly cleaning furniture, curtains, carpets and any other fabric items in the room where an infestation has been identified. If you find signs of bed bug activity such as shed skins or eggs near the mattress seams then vacuum around them to remove any living bugs or eggs before further treatment.

Next, use a non-toxic insecticide foam or spray registered with EPA such as EcoRaider Bed Bug Killer and spray everything including mattresses and headboards. After spraying it's important to wait 24 hours before entering the room so that the pesticide has enough time to work effectively against the active bugs and eggs.

To minimize contact between rooms during treatment try using plastic sheets or another type of physical barrier as well as sealing any small cracks in walls or floors with caulk and plaster to prevent further spread of the infestation. You may also choose to purchase a mattress encasement from a reputable manufacturer which will help preventing a re-infestation inside your home by trapping any remaining live bed bugs within it.

By following these steps carefully you should be able to successfully treat one room at a time for bed bugs and eventually eliminate them from your living space completely. However, if you don't feel comfortable tackling this problem alone then it may be worthwhile seeking professional pest control services for a more comprehensive solution.