What should a customer do to prepare for a bed bug service?

Preparing for a bed bug service is crucial to ensure the treatment is effective. Cleaning bed linens, removing items from drawers, and vacuuming are all essential steps a customer should take before the service.

By cleaning bed linens and mattress pads, the customer eliminates potential hiding spots for bed bugs and eggs that may be present on these surfaces. Vacuuming also helps in removing any bed bugs and their eggs from cracks and crevices, contributing to a thorough cleaning of the infested area. Emptying drawers allows pest control technicians easy access to areas where bed bugs may be hiding, further enhancing the efficacy of the treatment.

In contrast, leaving the house vacant for a week does not address the immediate need for treatment and may allow bed bugs to continue to proliferate. Moving furniture to another room could spread the infestation rather than contain it, and covering furniture with plastic might hinder the technician's ability to apply the treatment effectively. Each of these activities does not prepare the space in a way that maximizes the pest control service's effectiveness like the recommended activities do.