You have Bed Bugs… What should you do???
First things first…. take a deep breath. I, like everyone else, run to the internet when I have something bad going on that I’ve never dealt with before for quick information. In most instances, it’s a coin flip whether what I read provides me comfort or makes me completely freak out. With Bed Bugs “freak out” is the more common reaction and I’m here to tell you to take a deep breath, it isn’t as bad as it seems and in most instances, you can get rid of them easier than most make it sound. Second…. don’t go out and buy whatever bug spray you see first and go crazy in your house! I respect that not everyone can afford a professional to handle the situation and that DIY may be your only option. I only ask that you do some research so you know what to do and where to apply whatever you buy and PLEASE follow the label directions. Although many pesticides you buy at your local hardware store are low toxicity they are still pesticides (yes, Diatomaceous Earth is still a pesticide and can be toxic if used inconsistently with label directions) and needs to be applied properly. All I ask is that you realize that running out and buying pesticide and spraying blindly in your house is like knowing your transmission has a problem in your car and taking a screwdriver and hammer and trying to fix the issue with no knowledge of cars and transmissions. Third…. even if you can’t afford it, I would recommend contacting Custom Weed and Pest Control. It can’t hurt to have someone who knows what they are doing come out and evaluate the situation and quote the job. Even if you know you can’t afford it you may get additional information on what you need to know to handle it yourself….and you never know, maybe the price they provide will surprise you and you’ll figure out how to afford it. Fourth…take a deep breath again.