Bed Bugs Harrisburg

" Bed Bugs Harrisburg guide. Learn how to prevent bed bugs, find local Bed Bug resources in Pennsylvania and how to choose a bedbug exterminator. "

Many towns throughout Pennsylvania have been reporting Bed Bug control problems. Recent reports from as far North as Erie County have indicated an increase in bed bug infestations. This trend has been confirmed by Steve Jacobs, an Entomologist at Pennsylvania State University.

On April 30, 2009, bed bug infestation was reported at the Tara Station Restaurant and Bar. Infestations can happen in any hotel if guests bring in bed bugs that are hiding in luggage.

Bedbug Video Overview

This bed bug video provides a good overview of what bed bugs look like, and how they behave.

Steps for Eliminating Bed Bugs From Your Home, Office or Apartment

Step 1: Clean

Remove and wash in hot water any items such as clothing. Do not transport clothes unless they are in a plastic bag, to avoid dropping any bed bugs along the way. Once clean, place in a sealed plastic bag. A great choice are Ziploc Double Zipper Big Bags, which will protect against bed bugs (they are also good for protecting luggage from bed bugs when in a hotel room). Vacuum any bed bugs that you can spot and then dispose of the vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag.

Step 2: Use a Bedbug Spray

Use a safe bed bug spray such as Dermisil. Be sure to spray in cracks and along seams in mattresses. After mattress dries, buy a zippered casing to trap any remaining bugs (available from the same company). Also spray around the edges of the room. As an added level of protection, you can use a hand steamer around the seams and cracks to super heat and kill bed bugs and any bed bug eggs you find.

Be sure to treat both the mattress and the box spring. Be sure to inspect under any mattress levels and inside the box spring (remove or peel back bottom cover).

Step 3: Use Bed Bug Dust

Spread bed bug dust around the room. If any bugs are left or if any eggs haven't hatched, the dust will attach to the bed bugs shell and kill them.

See our guide for detailed instructions on eliminating bed bugs.

Pennsylvania Bed Bug Government and University Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Bed Bugs Fact Sheet

PennSate Bed Bugs Fact Sheet

Local Bed Bugs Harrisburg News Regarding Bed Bugs Control

Tara Station Restaurant and Bar reopens; hotel still closed for bedbug fumigation
- Patriot-News - PennLive.com

Insect Surge not Unique to Erie - Local bedbug woes a global problem
- Erie Times Union (Goerie.com)

Senior citizen home full of bed bugs
- 21 News

Bed Bugs Force 12 Residents from Hotel
- WGAL.com

How to Find An Experienced Bed Bugs Harrisburg Exterminator

We suggest starting a search for a bed bug exterminator with Service Magic (1.877.233.1145). They pre-screen contractors to make sure that they are licensed and insured. Members of the network will provide up to 3 free quotes, a potential cost savings. You can also search our bed bug exterminator database.

Another source of referrals is to use a service such as Angies List which for a small fee will provide consumer reviews and contractor suggestions based on those reviews.