Non-Residential Bed Bug Prevention Guidelines

Bed bugs in Columbia and around the world have become a significant problem in recent years. Bed bugs can be found everywhere, including high-class hotels, schools, and offices all over the United States. It is essential to implement simple guidelines, like increased education and cleanliness, to prevent a possible bed bug infestation. Continue reading to learn more about preventing bed bugs in non-residential locations.

Reduce Clutter

The best way to prevent bed bugs and other pests is to reduce clutter. Whether the clutter is found in an office, school, or other non-residential location, it can attract pests of all kinds. Bed bugs can crawl and live in the tiniest crevices. If there is a lot of clutter, then there are even more areas available that bed bugs can collect and multiply until they find a host body. In addition to bed bugs, rodents, ants, and cockroaches are commonly found in cluttered areas. Clear out unnecessary and unused furniture and storage to prevent these pests from infesting a location.

Maintain Cleanliness

Cleanliness is one of the most important factors to prevent bed bugs and other pests in any location. If a desk or office lounge is regularly dirty with dust or food, then pests are likelier to congregate in those areas. If a school classroom is frequently dirty and cluttered—with food, water, or children’s personal possessions—then bed bugs could soon become a problem. Bed bugs can travel on clothing, luggage, and backpacks; if a child’s home has an infestation, it could soon spread throughout a classroom.

Educate Others

In addition to remaining vigilant to cleanliness and reduced clutter, education is very important to the continued safety of non-residential and residential areas. Many people do not know how bed bugs spread. People also do not realize that bed bug treatment requires a professional in extermination. This knowledge is essential to prevent bed bug and pest infestations from spreading and becoming an epidemic.