You don’t have to take my word for it. Specialist firms recommend protecting and covering items that might need to be moved or stored, whether during a hotel treatment or in the case of a pest inspector visiting. An exterminator can be called to move items from a room. I’ve never had someone come and do this, but then again I’ve never had bed bugs before. Moving most things will entail some level of damage (pushing in furniture will leave marks on the floor; moving everything away from the walls will move all the furniture away from them) but the goal is simply to make moving easier. There are a few types of material that you should put away instead of storing them, including: When something like a bed bug exterminator arrives at your door, you’re probably worrying about if you did it all wrong. How did you miss a few of them? How in the world does something so small and invisible get into your house? If it weren’t for this infestation, would I have been able to sleep at night? And so on… If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you are a victim of infestations and trying to learn how to prepare for bed bug extermination. It’s entirely possible that someone in your building has been experiencing bed bug problems and the landlord is required to conduct an inspection so that they can take the necessary steps and alleviate the problem before it spreads.

How To Prepare For A Bed Bug Extermination

Introduction

Treating a bed bug infestation is a long, complicated process. It’s important to think about the preparation you’ll need to do ahead of time to ensure your treatment goes smoothly. If you’re preparing for a bed bug extermination, here are some things you’ll want to consider:

Call a bed bug exterminator.

Once you’ve identified that you have bed bugs and want to get rid of them, it’s time to call a professional exterminator. This is one of the most important steps in eradicating the infestation. An exterminator will use the right tools and experience to eliminate your problem with minimal disruption to your home or business. You can choose between calling a local exterminator or using an online service such as [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/).

It’s important that you contact an expert as soon as possible after suspecting a bed bug infestation so they can conduct an inspection and formulate a treatment plan for you right away.

Prepare your home for extermination.

• Prepare your home for extermination.
• Clean your home: You should start by cleaning up any clutter and removing pets from the premises.
• Turn off fans and lights: If you have fans or lights in the area, make sure they are turned off during treatment. This is to ensure that any bed bugs that have been killed cannot be attracted back to their hiding spots by light or air currents from a fan heater or air conditioning unit.
• Get rid of clutter: Any furniture can harbor bed bugs; therefore, it’s important to remove all extra pieces of furniture from your rooms before treatment begins (this includes bookcases, dressers, desks or tables). If it’s not possible to remove these items from the premises entirely then at least put them into storage until after treatment has been completed because it will be easier for exterminators if there isn’t any clutter around when they inspect for infestations (and most will charge extra if there is too much stuff lying around).

Remove any clutter from the room.

• Remove any clutter from the room.
• Put all the clutter in a garbage bag and put it outside.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the garbage bag, especially if you have cuts or scratches on them.

Clean all bedding, clothing, and fabric items in hot water and dry on the hottest dryer setting available.

Now that you know the best method for washing bedding, clothing, and fabric items (in hot water and then dry on a high heat setting), let’s talk about what else needs to be done before your extermination.

Although it may seem like a lot of work, preparing for an extermination will save you time in the long run. It also ensures that any potential pests are removed from your home before they have a chance to infest it again after being treated.

Get rid of any items that can’t be washed or heat-treated.

Get rid of any items that can’t be washed or heat-treated. Although many items can be cleaned in a washing machine, there are some you will want to throw away as a safety precaution. These include:

• Cushions and pillows
• Blankets and bedspreads
• Bed sheets, pillow cases, mattress covers (if they’re the kind that zip onto mattresses), and boxsprings
• Carpets, rugs, and curtains

Turn off all fans, lights, and other items that cause vibrations.

• Turn off all fans and lights. The extermination process can be very loud, so it’s best to turn off any items that might cause vibrations as well. This includes alarm clocks, cell phones, and laptops.
• Remove all items from the room that could be affected by the treatments. If you have a standing fan or humidifier in your bedroom, these should also be removed during treatment unless otherwise instructed by a pest control company representative (PCO).

Make sure there is nothing under the bed.

You should make sure there is nothing under your bed. Bed bugs can travel far and wide, so it’s important to know that the problem isn’t just limited to your room or the apartment.

Bed bug inspections are a must-do for anyone who suspects they have an infestation. Use a flashlight, mirror and/or magnifying glass to check for any signs of bedbugs in every corner of your home (including behind furniture). If you see anything suspicious, get professional help immediately!

Put away any pet food before an extermination.

It’s important to put away any pet food before an extermination. Pets are attracted to blood, and this can lead them to eat bed bugs. If you’re concerned about your pet eating the bugs, then it’s best to keep them in another room during the treatment.

If you have dishes for your pets on your kitchen counter, wash them in hot water after feeding them. The exterminators do not want any small amounts of food left around when they treat the home because it gives bed bugs a place to hide during the extermination process.

After washing off dishes from feeding pets, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water then dry hands thoroughly with paper towels—do not use cloth towels or rags as these may carry bacteria into other rooms!

Exterminators can help but you need to do your part first.

Once you have found bed bugs, the first thing to do is to contact a professional exterminator. Don’t just call any old company though; make sure that they are licensed and experienced in dealing with bed bugs and other pests. You don’t want someone who will just spray your home and then leave it at that; you want someone who will spend time treating every inch of your house so that there are no nooks or crannies where these little critters could hide.

The most important thing here is cooperation: you need to be willing to work with the exterminator’s instructions, follow his or her instructions carefully (or even better – do exactly what they say), and be proactive about your own home preparation before their arrival so that their job becomes as easy as possible.

In addition, during this entire process it’s also important for everyone involved (the homeowner/renter along with any family members) not only not touch anything but also try not even look at anything! No matter how tempting it may be (and believe me when I tell you how tempting it can be), resist looking around at all until after everything has been disinfected–not only because doing so could potentially contaminate areas which haven’t yet been treated but also because many of us tend toward being nosy when something like this happens–we want answers right away!

Conclusion

We hope you have found the information in this article useful. We know that bed bugs can be a huge hassle, but with a little preparation and the help of an experienced professional, you can enjoy a pest-free home again in no time!