Bedbug Preparations

Thank you for considering our company to help solve your bedbug infestation. Bedbug treatments will only be successful with your participation. We are providing this preparation sheet for your convenience. It may be necessary for one of our technicians to do a walk-through prior to the application visit to go over what needs to be done. If you are not able to have your property ready for our scheduled visit you should contact our office prior to your appointment time to discuss rescheduling for a time when you can be prepared.

Failure to fully participate may result in the remainder of your treatments being voided and your balance will still be due in full. We can not be successful without your participation. These steps will need to be repeated prior to each application. Our standard program involves three applications in a thirty day period with follow-up inspections. More severe infestations may require more applications and additional steps added to the preparation sheet. Feel free to contact our office with any additional questions you may have at (405) 372-4934 or (918) 225-0627. We look forward to working with you.

Bedrooms

This is the area of primary concern. Bedbugs hang out close to their food source, so your bed, dresser, nightstands, and clothes are all potential hiding places.

• Sweep or vacuum the floors, paying special attention to corners and baseboards.
• Strip your bed, putting the linens and pillows in a plastic bag.
• Separate the mattress from the box spring and vacuum them, paying special attention to crevices, then lean them against a wall.
• Clear away all knick-knacks. Wipe down anything that’s not soft material and store it in a plastic bag or bin; anything soft goes into a plastic bag.
• Empty all closets and dressers, putting everything into a plastic bag.
• Remove drawers from dressers and nightstands and pile them in the middle of the room.
• Take down all curtains and window coverings, putting them into a plastic bag.
• Wipe down electronics and store whatever possible in plastic bags or bins.
• Move all furniture at least a foot away from the walls.

Living Rooms

This is a secondary area, but it should be cleared for maximum effect. We will spray this area, so you want to protect your things there.

• Sweep or vacuum the floors, including corners and baseboards.
• Remove pillows from chairs and couches, putting them in a plastic bag.
• Vacuum all soft furniture, including cushions.
• Clear away all knick-knacks and store material appropriately in plastic bags or bins.
• Empty all closets and drawers, remove drawers from furniture, and move furniture at least a foot away from the walls.

Clothing/Linens

All clothing, linens, pillows, and soft material should be in plastic bags. Clothes and linens should be washed in hot water, then put through the dryer on the hottest setting for at least 20 minutes. Once processed, set aside a week’s worth of clothing and store the rest in new, clean plastic bags or bins.

Books

Paper is a favorite place for bedbugs after beds and dressers. Remove one object at a time from shelves, wipe down the cover and spine, carefully inspect it, and place it in a plastic bag or bin when no bugs are found. Items with bugs should go in a separate plastic bag to be thrown out.

Throwing Things Away

If you cannot keep furniture, knick-knacks, clothing, books, or other items, do not simply put them in the trash. Destroy and wrap discarded items in plastic to deter others from taking bug-filled objects.