Bed Bugs Connecticut
" Bed bugs Connecticut was the subject of a forum conducted by Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Over 180 people met to discuss how to coordinate efforts to fight the increasing numbers of bed bug infestations in that State. This site provides the local government bedbug resources and information needed to fight this problem if you live in the State of Connecticut."
Like other regions in the United States and around the world, the number of Bed Bug related incidents and complaints is on the rise.
How to Kill Bed Bugs in Connecticut
You can either hire a professional bed bug exterminator (see list below) or for smaller infestations you can try and kill the bed bugs yourself. We suggest purchasing a kit that comes with the needed chemicals, steamer, mattress covers and instructions such as the one offered by All-Stop.
For step by step instructions see our guide to how to kill bed bugs. A brief summary is as follows:
1. Vacuum - bed bugs can be picked up with a vacuum. Dispose of the vacuum bag immediately after cleaning outside of the home.
2. Lander - Wash all clothes in hot water and then dry on high heat for 20 minutes.
3. Fill Cracks and Crevices - Bed bugs look for spaces in floors and at the edge of walls to hide.
4. Encase
Mattresses - There is no need to throw away a
mattress. Buy a mattress cover that states it protects
against bed bugs such as the AllerZip
Waterproof Bed Bug Proof Zippered Bedding Encasement
5. Reduce Clutter - Bed bugs can hide in newspapers, between the pages of magazines etc.
6. Steam Treatment - Use a hand steamer to kill eggs that are in cracks in the floor.
Bed Bug Pesticides Licensed in Connecticut
Bed Bug insecticides for use on surfaces other than mattresses:
- lambda-cyhalothrin
- permethrin
- (s)-hydroprene
- cyfluthrin
- bifenthrin
- fenvalerate
- propoxur
Insecticides for Control of Bed Bugs on Mattresses:
- deltamethrin
- cyfluthrin
- silica
- ground limestone
- permethrin
- pyrethrins
- d-phenothrin
- alcohols
Bed Bugs Connecticut - News Stories
A Bite in the Night: Bed Bug Facts
- The Hartford Courant
BedBugs Connecticut Government Resources
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station - Fact Sheets and Research on Bed Bugs
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection - to check on the license of a bedbug exterminator.
Connecticut Bed Bug Pest Control Companies
When hiring a pest control company to fight bed bugs hire an experienced will known bed bugs Connecticut company and ask if how often they work on your type of problem. Experinced pest control experts will know where to look in the home adn will have both the chemical and chemical free products needed. Companies to consider in Connecticut include:
To find Connecticut pest control expert you can also check consumer ratings on Angies List.
Follow this link to list your business here.
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