Every Pest Management Company has different preparation requirements. You can feel confident that we will follow your Pest Management Company's instructions exactly. That being said, there are many things that can and should be done to guarantee a successful eradication. When it comes to bed bugs, we don't underestimate them.

  • We have seen treatments fail because during the prep process because shortcuts are taken.

  • We have seen bed bugs bagged up with kid's toys, laundry, shoes etc.

  • I have personally seen picture frames that were vacuumed and shrink-wrapped yet bugs and eggs were in the cardboard backing of the picture.. Only to be released at a later date.

  • One may read a book in bed one night and then move that book to another room the next day.. the possibilities are endless.

That is why we believe that ALL "at risk" belongings should be heated to lethal temperatures prior to being bagged or wrapped.

These are general preparation procedures, our program can be customer tailored to follow your pest control companies requirements.

Clothes

  • Treat all clothing with high temperature, low pressure steam*, and then fold and store everything in carefully labeled and put in resealable bags.

  • Clothing is included in our rate, unlike other bed bug prep companies.

Beds and Bedding

  • Strip all bedding from the beds and bag to be washed.

  • Treat all linens and towels with high temperature, low pressure steam*, and then fold and store everything in resealable bags.

  • Dismantle a bed frame, if required.

  • Provide mattress, box spring and pillow encasements at a discount over store prices.

  • Use dry vapor steam machine where appropriate

Rugs and Curtains

  • Vacuum carpeting and baseboards with HEPA vacuums.

  • Curtains are treated with high temperature, low pressure steam*and if required are sealed in plastic bags.

Furniture

  • Vacuum upholstered furniture.

  • Move furniture away from walls so that baseboards can be cleaned and accessed by your pest control company.

  • Remove switch plates and outlet covers for further cleaning, if required by your pest control company.

  • Use dry vapor steam machine where appropriate

Organizing

  • Clean out closets, drawers, and cabinets.



*Using a low pressure steamer helps to prevent blowing any bed bugs around