Once Thanksgiving dinner is completed, and everyone has had their post-meal-naps, many people take the opportunity to start planning their Black Friday Shopping Spree. Black Friday is a great time to start your Christmas shopping. However, with the massive amount of people going in and out of stores, it is easy for bed bugs to catch a ride to the store. If bed bugs do make their way to a store, it'll be just as easy for them to hitch a ride home with you on your purse, or even the items you just got a great deal on! Use these tips to avoid bringing bed bugs home with you this Black Friday!
1. Check inside and outside of clothing.
Be sure to check the entire item for bed bugs or signs and keep an eye on the clothing rack as well. clothing racks are often hollow and full of holes giving bed bugs a ton of hiding places. After purchase, be sure to immediately put the items through a full wash and dry cycle on high heat to ensure that any hitchhikers are eliminated before they infest your home.
2. Keep your purse, bags, and clothing off of fitting room floors and stools.
Hang items on hooks and check the mirror and the rest of the fitting room area for signs of bed bugs. If you see any signs of bed bugs, inform an attendant and ask for a different fitting room.
3. Thoroughly inspect furniture.
When shopping for furniture, many people will test it out by sitting or laying on it. This makes it easy for furniture to become infested in waiting rooms, furniture stores, and more. Be sure to thoroughly examine the furniture for signs mentioned earlier. Paying special attention to creases, between cushions, and any furniture that someone may sleep in. For example, the comfy chairs in the middle of the mall that dads like to nap on while mom finishes her shopping.
4. Wash and clean your belongings as soon as you get home.
Once you are done shopping be sure to immediately wash and dry any clothes, clean and vacuum any furniture, and inspect purses/bags. This is an important step in avoiding bringing a bed bug infestation home.
If you are concerned that you have a bed bug infestation, simply call the pest experts at American Pest and request an inspection. You can also visit our website to check out our bed bug services and learn more about the process that our Ph.D. Entomologists have designed for maximum success in eliminating the pesky pests.
07/20/2020
Bed bugs are a big problem in homes and businesses all over the United States. If your Washington D.C. home has been experiencing a bed bug problem...
READ MORE >
06/10/2020
While many business owners don’t consider pest control until a pest infestation has occurred, you can save yourself untold amounts of stress,...
READ MORE >
05/27/2020
The factors that make bed bugs hard to get rid of in Maryland are the same factors that make these blood-eating insects hard to get rid of in other...
READ MORE >
03/31/2020
As a healthcare professional, you take your job to protect the health of your patients very seriously. American Pest has created this professional&...
READ MORE >
Protect your home and family from nuisance and potentially damaging pests with a Preferred Care home pest control plan. Starting at $49/month
Don't let the bed bugs bite a second longer. Contact American Pest for the most comprehensive bed bug control in the industry. Learn More
Our certified rodent control pros will put an end to your frustration by getting rid of rats and mice inside your home. Learn More
Say goodbye to wood-destroying termites in your home when you contact American Pest for expert termite control. Learn More
Trust American Pest to deliver professional backyard tick control services that are guaranteed to get results. Learn More
Don't spend the warm-weather season indoors, find out how American Pest's professional treatments get rid of mosquitoes. Learn More
Fill out the form and recieve feedback in less then 5 minutes. For immediate service please call or chat.
