How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Safely

Choose a good professional pest control company

In some cases, bed bug infestations may require the services of well-trained, licensed pest management professionals, also called exterminators to carry out a pesticides or heat treatment. A good company will:

• Inspect your property before giving you a price quote or begin any pesticide application.
• Give you a written inspection report, and an action plan of how to prepare for treatment and prevent further infestation.
• Base quotes on inspection findings, not flat fees. The cheapest services are rarely the best.
• Visit often until the job is done.
• Employ qualified, well-trained pest management professionals.
• Educate you on how to prevent bed bugs.
• Work with you until the bed bugs are gone.

Adapted from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene“Preventing and Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Safely: A Guide for Property Owners, Managers and Tenants.”