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By Michael Colongione 30 Dec, 2021
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13 Oct, 2020
There is nothing like your first night in a new house or apartment. That is, of course, after you have unpacked and organized all of your belongings. The question remains though: Have you checked for those creepy critters called bedbugs? Now more than ever, new renters and homeowners are becoming more and more concerned with the history of bedbug infestations within their new home. Not all landlords and homeowners share if they have or had a bedbug infestation in the past with prospective buyers or renters. Additionally, the current owner or landlord might not be aware that they currently have a bedbug infestation. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure you are not moving into an infested apartment or home: 1. Call your local, non-emergency information hotline to find out what the laws in your state are regarding tenant notification of current and previous bedbug infestations within your building and apartment. 2. Conduct a pre-purchase or rental bedbug canine inspection. For decades we have worried about termites in our homes. Now you can get the same reassurance by eradicating your house or apartment of bedbugs prior to moving in. Be sure this inspection is conducted before you move to save you time, money, and a huge hassle. 3. Before moving into your new apartment, speak with management and ask how they handle infestations within the building. Do your research online to find out if the building has been previously infested by reading tenant reviews. 4. Don’t be shy! Introduce yourself to your neighbors and get the inside scoop on the building. 5. Remove outlet covers and check for any insects, black feces markings, or pesticide dust that might tell you there was a previous issue (most pesticides dust that is used for Bed Bugs looks similar to cooking flour). 6. Don’t be fooled — Freshly-painted walls and refinished floors will not rid your apartment or home of bedbugs if they are currently living there. 7. Purchase mattress and box-spring encasements, as well as cut down on clutter within your apartment or home. It’s best to keep items out from under your bed, where bedbugs can easily hide. 8. If you are using a moving company, ask it what steps it takes to ensure the truck is bedbug free before loading your belongings. You can even have the truck inspected by a bedbugs-sniffing canine prior to the moving company visiting your home or apartment. 9. Try your best to not bring secondhand or used items into your home. If you must have that item, utilize a bedbug barrier spray on the item prior to bringing it inside. 10. Keep your eyes out while touring a new home or apartment for any telltale signs of having bedbugs. To learn more about obvious signs, check out this article about identifying bedbugs . Lastly, take a deep breath. Moving can be stressful, but if you keep this list in mind, you’ll be ahead of the game. Remember that while this might seem like another task to add to your moving checklist, doing your due diligence will allow you to sleep tight. And of course, don’t let the bedbugs bite. If you have a question feel free to find us at: Facebook.com/GotchaBedBugInspectors.com Instragram @GotchaBedBugs We are always here to help!
13 Oct, 2020
Findings #BedBugs anyplace can drive your blood pressure through the roof. Finding them in your car, well, you could understand how that might just send you over the edge. Our automobile is a forgotten area that a lot of our clients are even surprised when we suggest inspecting prior to diagnosing their level of infestation. We spend a lot of time traveling to and from work, errands, and social events. Cars are an area that must be looked at in order to keep you bed bug free and also eradicate an infestation. The last thing you want to do is have a thriving issue in your vehicle and reinfect your home. Keep the following #BedBugTips in mind: *If you use your car for work and keep toys, books, supplies, inside of your vehicle try and isolate these items in bins or enclosed zippered bags. Isolating them into bins can assist you in finding something before it gets lost in your car. An issue in a bag or bin is far easier to take care of then having to worry about your entire vehicle. *Minimize what it is you bring into your clients home. Only bring in what is necessary. *Keep your automobile clean and free of clutter. That goes for the trunk too. 🙂 *Vacuum your car on the regular. Especially after driving around with friends and family. A Clean environment helps in eradicating an infestation faster than a cluttered and dirty area. *Using a water/rubbing alcohol mixture on your cushions and floor after vacuuming will assist in disrupting anything that might be hiding and can also act as a contact killer when saturating an insect. *Inspect your car a handful of times per year. It won’t hurt to be on top of things. Take a look at GotchA! Owner, Michael Colongione showing you how to inspect your vehicle http://youtu.be/izyonLcvXMM *If you go shopping always best to keep bags in the trunk and I bring up the bin method again. Containment is always best. Now, I don’t want to feed into hysteria as a vehicle is just one of the areas that a problem can fester but taking a proactive approach is far better then being forced to be reactive. Every little bit help. Have a question? Feel free to give the #BedBug #Experts a call. 
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