Bedbug-Free Zones: Tips for a Pest-Free Living Space

Once bed bugs have infiltrated your home, there’s not much you can do but hope that a professional pest control team can handle it. But there are a few ways you can discourage these pests from getting into your house. Here are some Memphis bedbug prevention tips to keep unwanted pest guests from making your life miserable.

Keep Calm

Yes, it’s hard to eliminate bed bugs. That’s why these Memphis bedbug prevention tips are so beneficial — it’s best to stop them in their tracks. But if you suspect you have bed bugs, don’t go out of your way to throw everything out. Treatments are available, so devise a plan with your local pest control team before you toss your belongings away.

Keep Bedding Clean

Wash and heat-dry your bedding, blankets, and bedspreads regularly. Bed bugs got their name from how much they like to hide in fabrics, so keep any fabrics nice and clean, including your bed linens.

Reduce Clutter

Too much clutter is also a recipe for bed bugs to multiply in your home. With nowhere to hide, they’ll be easier to spot if you have them, so locating and eliminating them becomes much more manageable. 

Check Yourself After and During Travel

Most bed bug cases happen when they tag along on your luggage or clothing when you sleep somewhere else. Check the room you’re staying in thoroughly. Here’s what you’re looking for:

• Black or red specks on the bed, especially by the seams
• A sweet or musty odor in the room
• Bed bug shells on the bedding or furniture

If you notice any of these in your room when traveling, don’t stay there. There’s a good chance it's riddled with bedbugs. 

Once you’re home, wash all your clothes, even if you didn’t wear them, and heat dry them. You can use a hand steamer to eliminate any bedbugs on your luggage.

Stay Bedbug Free With Memphis Bedbug Prevention Tips

Getting bed bugs out of your home is much more complicated than keeping them out, so try to prevent them now rather than deal with them later. And if you do end up with bed bugs or other pests, you can rely on DART pest control services to handle them. Contact us today to book your appointment!