Can i sleep in my bed after bed bug treatment?
If you have asked the questions…can I sleep in my bed after bed bug treatment?
You are on the right page to find out best time to sleep after bed bug treatment.
And tips to help you sleep without bed bugs biting you.
So can you sleep in your bed after bed bug treatment?
Yes!
Although you should prepare your bed and bedroom before you do.
Let me explain what I did to prevent bed bug bites while sleeping.
First you should get a bed bug mattress encasement.
This encasement fits your mattress and traps in any potential live bed bugs so they can not escape to bite you while sleeping.
I also kept a bottle of bed bug spray in my room in case I spotted any live bed bugs.
Once you have these items the next wave of protection comes from bed bug traps.
The bed bug traps are placed at the corners or your bed and furniture.
They trap bugs before they can bite you and give an added level of protection against bed bugs.
Another way to prevent bed bugs is to make sure you keep your home decluttered of trash.
This gives them places to hide and they are excellent hiders so make it as difficult as possible for them by keeping a clean home.
If you want to learn how to get rid of bed bugs on your own.
READ: My Story On Eradicating Bed Bugs And Saving Thousands
Now that we have answered the question.
Can I sleep in my bed after bed bug treatment.
I’ll answer some other common questions after treating your home for bed bugs.
What Should I Do After Bed Bug Treatment?
You have just completed DIY methods to treat for bed bugs or hired a pest control professional to do this for you.
Now what?
If you hired an exterminator some of them will offer a 30 or 60-day guarantee that if bed bugs come back they will treat again at no cost.
And if you treated for bed bugs on your how it’s common that you may need to complete the treatment process more than one time.
In either case there are some things you can do to prevent bed bugs from coming back.
Below Is a List Of Preventative Measures:
#1. Wash/Dry Sheets/Clothes
Make sure to clean your bedding and clothes in High Heat.
Wash on high heat and place clean clothes in dryer again on high heat.
Dry for a minimum of 30 minutes and place all clean clothes into plastic trash bag and seal at top.
#2. Vacuum
If you sprayed for bed bugs you need to wait until the spray has dried before vacuuming.
And it’s best to use a vacuum with a hepa filter.
READ: The Best Vacuums For Bed Bugs
Vacuuming is important because it will help you get rid of dead bed bugs, eggs, and even some live bed bugs.
When you finish vacuuming make sure to empty the contents into plastic trash bag seal at top and immediately take to your outside trash.
#3. Monitor Your Home For Bed Bugs
After you have treated your home for bed bugs you should keep an eye out for live bed bugs.
Sometimes bed bugs that hide in cracks or crevices can come out later.
Depending on the kind of treatment you used will determine the outcome afterwards.
If you are noticing bed bugs coming out of cracks a good method to use is steam.
Steam cleaners can be effective way to kill bed bugs.
READ: The Best Steam Cleaners For Eradicating Bed Bugs
Conclusion
Can i sleep in my bed after bed bug treatment?
Yes
Although you should take preventive measure to help from getting bed bug bites while sleeping.
If you plan to keep your bed it’s recommended to invest in a bed bug mattress encasement.
This traps in any live bed bugs so they can’t escape and bit you while sleeping.
You may need to treat your home several times before completely eradicating all bed bugs.
Having a bed bug strategy in place after treating is another good way to ensure your home remains bed bug free.
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