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Phone 803-765-2315
Fax 803-252-5134
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 If you have turned on the television, listened to the radio, or clicked on the internet lately, you probably know that bedbugs are back in full force throughout the United States. Bedbugs have returned to the United States in epidemic proportions over the last several years. They are wreaking havoc on our health as well as our quality of life. These pests, which are only the size of an apple seed, are becoming a big problem across the country.
We at Modern Exterminating Company, Inc. are aware of this epidemic, and are fighting back against bedbug infestations through the comprehensive training of our technicians and the education of our customers. It is our mission to become the bedbug authority of the Greater Midlands area of South Carolina. If you suspect you have a bedbug infestation, please don’t hesitate to call us at 803-765-2315 to set up an inspection, or click here to schedule an inspection electronically.
If you are interested in preventive measures to combat bedbugs, we also offer the Mattress Safe brand of mattress covers. These covers prevent bedbugs from harboring in your mattress, and are safe to wash in your washing machine at home. Please click here to view our pricing list of Mattress Safe products.
If you do decide to allow us to treat your home for bedbugs, a bedbug inspection and treatment will consist of the following steps:
Preparation for Bedbug Treatment
What you should do to prepare for treatment:
- Thoroughly vacuum floors and carpets.
- Vacuum bed, couches, and upholstered chairs.
- Pick-up all items on the floor.
- Remove all sheets and blankets, and launder them.
- Lift the mattress and box spring out of the bed frame and stand them up.
- Take the bed frame completely apart.
- For heavy infestations, remove clothes from all dressers and leave empty.
- Remove everything from closets.
- Open sleeper sofas so they can be treated.
- Everything removed from the room should be placed in a large bag and disposed of in an outdoor trash receptacle so no bedbugs are transferred into other areas.
- All clothes and sheets should be washed at 160 degrees to kill any eggs or bedbugs on those items.
- All vacuum bags should be emptied and placed in a larger bag and disposed of in an outdoor trash receptacle.
What our technicians will do:
- Thoroughly inspect your home for bedbugs and the little spots of excreted blood they produce.
- A non-repellent residual insecticide will be applied to cracks and crevices, behind baseboards, and into other known or suspected harborage areas.
- Furniture, especially mattresses, box springs, and bed frames, will be lightly sprayed with a repellent insecticide.
- As necessary, dusts will be applied in wall voids and electrical outlets.
- The home will be inspected 2-3 weeks after the initial treatment and additional applications will be made as needed.
What you can do to prevent the spread of bedbugs:
- Inspect ALL used furniture and bedding before bringing it into your home.
- If you use in-home daycare, make sure the sitter’s home is not infested.
- If you travel, check the bedding and room before you sleep there.
- If you have an infestation, moving to a new apartment does not solve the problem.
What you can do to help eliminate bedbugs in your home:
- Wash sheets and blankets at least once per week.
- Remove clutter – pick-up clothes, boxes, toys, purses, and other items where bedbugs can hide.
- Put your mattress and box spring in a zippered plastic bag.
What to Do After Your Property Has Been Treated for Bedbugs
Bedbugs are difficult to eliminate, particularly in multi-unit properties. Successful, long-term control depends on a combination of professional pesticide treatments with resident and management cooperation.
What you can do to help eliminate bedbugs in your home:
- Wash ALL sheets and blankets at least once per week.
- Wash ALL clothing; avoid piling it on the floor.
- Remove clutter – pick-up clothes, boxes, toys, stuffed animals, purses, and other items where bedbugs can hide.
- Put your mattress and box spring in a zippered plastic bag.
- Vacuum the entire property (even under the bed) thoroughly, including all cracks and crevices.
- Vacuum mattresses, couches, lounge chairs, futons, and dog beds – anywhere that you or your pets sleep or relax for extended periods of time. Use a crevice tool attachment to clean the seams and folds, as well as the furniture frame. Do not keep the vacuum bag in the vacuum cleaner after treating. Dispose of the bag and make sure not to transfer any dust/material from the bag to another place. It is best to place the vacuum bag in a larger sealed bag and dispose of it in an outdoor trash receptacle.
What you can do to prevent the spread of bedbugs:
- If you must bring used mattresses, furniture, or bedding into your home, inspect each piece carefully for infestation, particularly around seams, cracks, and crevices.
- If you use in-home daycare or eldercare, make sure the sitter’s home is not infested.
- When you travel, inspect the bedding and the room, particularly behind headboards, hanging pictures, and mirrors. Avoid placing your suitcase on the floor.
- If you have an infestation, moving to a new apartment does not solve the problem.
- Contact your management company, if you continue to notice bedbug activity.
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