Do Exterminators Get Rid Of Bed Bugs Permanently

Professionals can successfully eliminate bed bugs with an effectiveness rate of 99%, according to the National Pest Control Association. However, there is no guarantee that all bed bugs will be eliminated and it's likely they could return. To prevent this, several other measures should be taken.

When traveling, avoid secondhand furniture or staying in unsanitary places. Use physical barriers between you and potential sources of new colonies: mattresses and boxsprings with tight-weave covers. Cleaning and vacuuming regularly at home will help spot eggs or adult excrement near baseboards, edges of carpets and behind furniture legs.

In some cases replacing mattresses may also helps as their porosity makes them great harboring areas for larvae even after chemical treatments are performed. Before choosing a chemical treatment, consider natural alternatives such as diatomaceous earth which can be just as effective but potentially less harmful for humans in certain instances.