Contact Precautions When Dealing With Bed Bugs
WouterIf you have a bedbug infestation, it is important to take some basic precautions. First, you should always wear personal protective equipment while handling any mattress, including coveralls, disposable gloves, and shoe covers. Additionally, you should wear light coloured clothing so that bedbugs are easier to spot. In addition, keep your clothes clean by hanging them from a shower curtain rod or wire hanger.
If you suspect that your clothes have bedbugs, immediately take them off and put them in a sealed plastic bag. Keep them away from your other laundry. You can also use the dryer to kill the bedbugs. If you can’t get the clothes out, dry clean them as soon as possible.
You can also tell your landlord if you’ve found the bugs. During this time, you should also consult with a pest control service. The company will provide professional treatment, but will not release your name to your landlord. You should also inform your neighbors and close friends that you’ve noticed signs of a bedbug infestation.
If you can’t avoid contact with bedbugs, make sure to wear a clean change of clothes before visiting your friends. If you must wear your pajamas, you should check the seams of your pajamas to ensure that the fabric is free of bedbugs. Also, inspect used clothes and other items before bringing them home. You should also check the seams of mattresses and dressers to avoid bringing home bedbugs.
