Waking up after a long night’s rest, you notice your leg itches, like really itches. And that’s when you notice a cluster of red dots on your leg. You have bed bugs, and you need to get rid of them — now. Pro Staff provides bed bug treatment in Des Moines, but while you wait for the professionals to tackle the issue, you can take a few steps to prepare. Just follow our guide on how to get ready for bed bug control.

What to Know

Before you prepare for treatment, it’s important to understand what treatment consists of. Our technicians are highly trained to use special equipment and Apprehend, a commercial-grade, natural, and non-toxic insecticide used to tackle bed bugs. If necessary, we may use other methods, such as heat treatments, steam treatments, or vacuuming treatments. 

Getting Ready

These nine steps can help you make sure your home is fully prepared for bed bug control.

1. Most importantly, be prepared to leave the house during treatment. In most cases, treatment will take a few hours.
2. Remove all pets from your home, except for fish tanks. Cover fish tanks with plastic wrap and turn off any pumps.
3. Remove sheets, covers, comforters, dust ruffles, and any other bedding from mattresses and box springs in all rooms. Wash at the hottest temperature possible. Do not replace bed linens until at least four hours after treatment.
4. If mattresses, box springs, or any other furniture is in ripped or poor condition, it’s recommended to remove it from the property. 
5. Remove personal items from the furniture and floor of your home, including clothes, toys, shoes, stored materials, etc.
6. Completely empty all closets, bedroom drawers, and bookcases.
7. Wash all clothing and linens in the hottest water possible. Store in clean storage bags for up to two weeks after scheduled treatment. Any stuffed toys or fabric-based personal items can be run through a preheated, hot dryer cycle for 15 minutes.
8. Vacuum carpeting, bedding, bed frames, or any other area where bed bugs have been seen. Immediately empty the vacuum cleaner outside.
9. Move all items and furniture away from walls.

When it comes to bed bug treatment bed bug treatment in Des Moines, trust the professionals at Pro Staff. Sleep easy by setting up a bed bug prevention plan. Give us a call at (515) 279-7378 or contact us online to get started.