Beyond The Bed: Tips and Tricks to Bed Bug-Proof Your Home
A good night's sleep should be the result of comfort and tranquility, not the constant worry of bed bugs lurking in the shadows. At Contego, we understand the significance of a pest-free home, and our strategies for bed bug-proofing go beyond the mattress, encompassing every nook and cranny to ensure your sanctuary remains untouched by these unwanted invaders.
More than meets the eye
While mattresses are the common hiding spots for bed bugs, these pests are crafty infiltrators, seeking refuge in various areas of your home. From cracks in the walls to the folds of curtains, bed bugs can turn your haven into their own. Understanding their potential hiding spots is key to effective prevention.
Bed Bug Prevention Tips:
- Regular Cleaning:
Although bed bugs can infest a clean environment, they can be spotted quicker and easier if you regularly practice thorough cleaning
- Encase Mattresses and Pillows:
Use Bed bug-proof mattress and pillow encasements to prevent bed bugs from infesting or escaping.
- Inspect Luggage:
Upon returning from trips using public transport, or overnight stays at hotels, check your luggage thoroughly for any hitch-hiking bed bugs.
- Inspect Second-Hand Furniture:
When getting second-hand furniture, in particular soft furnishings like sofas, you should thoroughly check the seams for any hidden bed bugs.
- Regular Laundering
Regularly wash any bedding, curtains and clothing at a high temperature to kill any bed bugs and eggs that may be hiding.
How Contego can help:
- Thorough Home Inspections: Our expert technicians conduct meticulous inspections, identifying potential hiding spots and vulnerable areas that could be exploited by bed bugs.
- Customised Treatment Plans: We don't believe in generic solutions. Contego tailors bed bug-proofing plans specific to your home's layout and potential risk areas, ensuring a targeted and effective approach.
- Educational Resources: Knowledge is power. Contego provides homeowners with educational resources, offering tips on recognizing early signs of bed bugs and adopting preventive measures.
- Integrated Pest Management: Our strategies go beyond immediate elimination. We focus on long-term solutions through integrated pest management, addressing the root causes of infestations.
Contego acts as your shield, implementing a multi-layered defense system to ensure that bed bugs find no entry points into your home. Our goal is not only to eliminate existing infestations but to create an environment where these pests simply cannot thrive.
Beyond the mattress, Contego's strategies extend to every corner of your home, fortifying it against the threat of bed bugs. Trust us to be your partner in building a bed bug-free haven where you can truly relax and enjoy a restful night's sleep.
Need help protecting your space from bed bugs?
If you're having issues with bed bugs, please contact our professional pest control team. We have the expertise and resource to swiftly and effectively eradicate pests from your premises.
