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Bed bugs are some of the worst pests that you can face a problem with because they can be extremely difficult to get rid of once an infestation begins. Bed bugs often enter homes by hitching a ride on clothes, in suitcases, and on used furniture. Once in the home, bed bugs will find hiding spots in mattresses, couches, carpets, and clothing. When bed bugs bite, they leave raised red bumps in a line or zig zag pattern. If you’ve ever woken up with several itchy or burning bumps on your body, bed bugs could be the culprit. In this article, we’ll discuss how bed bug infestations are professionally treated, from inspection to extermination! If you believe that you have a bed bug infestation in your home in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, contact Absolut Pest Control today for a free bed bug extermination estimate! 

Inspection

The first step in solving a bed bug infestation is an inspection to determine the severity of the problem. A pest control professional will thoroughly inspect your furniture, carpets, mattresses, and other areas where bed bugs may be hiding in order to determine what will be the most effective treatment method. 

Preparation

Once the inspection has been completed and the extermination strategy has been determined, the next step is to prepare the home for the chosen bed bug treatment. Preparation typically includes washing clothes and linens, vacuuming, and moving items out of the house that don’t need to be treated.

Treatment

After inspecting and preparing the home, the pest control professional can begin treating the bed bug infestation using the method that has been chosen. Some of the most common bed bug infestation extermination methods include chemical treatment, heat treatment, and steam treatment. Chemical treatment involves the application of insecticides on infected areas like the cracks and crevices in furniture. Heat treatment involves raising the temperature in the home to a degree in which the bed bugs can not survive (113°F for 90 minutes). Finally, steam treatment involves the application of hot steam to infested areas, killing the bed bugs on contact.

Contact Absolut Pest Control!

If you have any questions about bed bugs or are currently experiencing a bed bug infestation at your Massachusetts or New Hampshire home, please contact our team at Absolut Pest Control today! We provide home and business owners in MA & NH with a wide range of affordable pest removal & extermination services! Get a free pest control estimate today by calling us at (978) 388-4589 or by filling out the contact form on our website!