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Top 3 Reasons Why Most Bed Bug Treatments Fail

If you are trying to get rid of bed bugs in your home,
you’re probably very aware of how hard it can be. Bed bugs are sneaky, smart,
and resilient. There is no silver bullet that will kill every bug in an infestation
– the treatment process must be approached methodically and holistically. It’s
all a matter of using the right products and the right steps.

It’s the complexity of the treatment that leads pest control
professionals to charge thousands of dollars to treat an average American home.
Bed bugs are not like other pests that can be taken care of with a quick
spraying or fogging. Professionals and homeowners alike need to know what
they’re doing when tackling a bed bug job, and need to avoid these common mistakes: 

 Top 3 mistakes when
dealing with bed bugs:

1. Only killing bed bugs where you see them.

Bed bugs are grand master ninjas. They can climb walls, tuck
into tight spaces, and feed on their host without being detected. You may spot
some bugs, shells, and eggs when you lift up your mattress or open a dresser
drawer, but it’s a sure bet that there are more hiding somewhere else in your
room.

Regardless of the products that you use, it’s not enough to
attack the bed bugs you spot scurrying around. You need to bring the fight to
them, with treatment methods that hit them where they’re hiding. High-pressure
steamers can kill bed bugs deep inside walls, floorboards, upholstered
furniture, and more. Sprays and powders can be applied in cracks and crevices
to kill bed bugs nested where you can’t see them (just be sure to read the
label on the product to see where it can be safely used).

2. Using products that bed bugs are resistant to.

Just a few years ago, there was a wide range of chemical
compounds on the market that were proven to kill bed bugs, either on contact or
over time. Over the years, bed bugs have developed resistances to many of these
compounds, and those products are no longer as effective. To cut their losses
in the development of these compounds, the manufacturers started selling to
hardware stores and supermarkets at a discounted price.

Since these off-the-shelf sprays may not be able to curb
your bed bug population, don’t use them! Instead, opt for newer cutting-edge
contact professionals ( CHOGON FACILITIES TEAM) for a residual sprays that are
effective against all strains of bed bugs. They may cost a bit more, but you
will have peace of mind knowing that what you are applying is doing the job. We
only carry the newest products with no known bed bug resistance.

3. Not preventing re-infestation.

Let’s say you’ve done everything right, and killed almost
every bed bug in your home. You rest easy for the first time in weeks, thinking
you’ve finally won the war. A few nights may go by, and one morning you
discover a fresh cluster of itchy bits. What gives?

Unfortunately, re-infestation is common when preventative
measures aren’t taken. What brought them in the first place – whether its a
job, bus or friends house – may bring them back again.  A single bed bug can lay as many as 500 eggs,
and nymphs start feeding immediately after they hatch. This is why it’s so
important to put up long-term defenses as part of your bed bug treatment
strategy, bed bug traps, and residual powders are great ways to help ensure
that you won’t be waking up to bites again.

When approaching a bed bug infestation, it’s important not
to underestimate your foe. Your treatment needs to be thorough and decisive.