Bed Bugs Augusta

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WJBF News Channel 6 recently reported on the national worry with Bed Bugs and how tough it is to deal with the infestation. The story indicated that bed bugs enter luggage and then are brought home after a trip. Once in the home, it is difficult to remove them, since they can live up to a year without feeding on a host.

The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health has outline a comprehensive program for managing and preventing bedbug outbreaks including bedbug information resources, surveillance, education, enforcement, and assessment programs. These government programs are designed to protect Georgia residents by identifying and preventing the cause bed bug problems.

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. Once clean, place in a sealed plastic bag. Vacuum any bed bugs that you can spot and then dispose of the vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag.

Step 2: Spray
Use a safe bed bug spray such as Benzarid. 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).

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. The Georgia Division of Public Health recommends the use of a steamer on a mattress (and in cracks) to kill the eggs.

See our guide for detailed instructions on eliminating bed bugs.