Preparing your residence properly is a step in bed bug management. Because conventional treatments target specific hiding places on beds, furniture, and baseboards, preparing rooms in advance allows our technicians to access key areas. Following a structured preparation routine helps the process go smoothly from start to finish.
Reviewing the written preparation checklist
Before treatment day, our office provides written preparation and reentry instructions. This document outlines specific steps every customer must complete prior to the technician arriving. Keep the written instructions accessible so you can check off each task as you complete it. Customers follow a written preparation checklist, and products are applied according to their labels.
Laundering and bagging bedding and garments
Proper handling of fabrics helps isolate bed bugs and prevents them from spreading during preparation. Your written instructions provide the required laundry steps. Key steps typically include:
- Stripping all bed sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and mattress covers from affected beds.
- Washing bedding and washable clothing according to the provided checklist.
- Placing items into bags and sealing them tightly before moving them.
- Keeping bagged items sealed until the scheduled service is complete and you follow the written reentry instructions.
Clearing furniture and floor perimeters
Technicians need clear access to baseboards, bed frames, and upholstered furniture. Pull furniture away from walls throughout bedrooms and living areas based on the distances in your checklist. Remove items stored under beds, including plastic bins, shoes, and loose boxes. Clean carpets and floors according to your provided guidelines. Customer responsibilities always include reducing clutter, fixing leaks and moisture, and following the written preparation and reentry instructions.
Important steps to prevent spreading bugs
Do not move furniture, mattresses, or unwashed bedding from an affected room into clean areas of the house. Moving items across hallways transfers bed bugs to uninfested rooms, making control more difficult. Leave furniture in its original position until our technician completes the visual inspection. You do not need to know whether you have bed bugs or another pest before calling; describe what you see, and our technician will identify the bed bugs during the visit.
What happens during the treatment and follow-up
Our licensed technician inspects the space, confirms insect activity, and presents a price for your approval before starting work. Conventional treatment is applied directly to beds, furniture, and baseboards. A follow-up visit happens about two weeks later, with more visits scheduled if activity continues. Not every problem is solved in one visit, and your technician will outline the expected timeline based on the initial inspection. We do not use heat treatment methods.
Next steps for scheduling your service
If you need to arrange bed bug service, send a request online or call our local office. When you submit a form online, we reply during our normal hours, generally the same business day, using a phone call or email to finalize your booking. Learn more about our complete service options on the preparation guides page.
