{"id":8105,"date":"2024-06-25T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/?p=8105"},"modified":"2024-06-27T22:10:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T03:10:59","slug":"how-to-prevent-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Bed Bugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"page-title\">Protecting Your Home from Bed Bugs<\/h1>\n<div class=\"js-toggle-admin-content\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/espanol.epa.gov\/control-de-plagas\/proteja-su-hogar-de-las-chinches\" data-once=\"external-links protected-links\">Informaci\u00f3n relacionada disponible en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bed bugs are great hitchhikers. They can move from an infested site to a new home by traveling on furniture, bedding, luggage, boxes\u00a0and clothing.<\/p>\n<p>Although they typically feed on blood every 5 to 10 days, bed bugs can be quite resilient; they are capable of surviving several months to a year without feeding.<\/p>\n<h2>A few simple precautions can help prevent bed bug infestation in your home:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"figure image mode-full right\">\n<figure class=\"figure  figure--original is-centered\">\n<div class=\"figure__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2013-09\/protect-home-cushion.jpg\" alt=\"Looking for bed bugs under a cushion\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"figcaption\">Inspect the luggage rack in your hotel room for bed bugs.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Check secondhand furniture, beds\u00a0and couches for any\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bedbugs\/how-find-bed-bugs\">signs of bed bug infestation<\/a>\u00a0before bringing them home.<\/li>\n<li>Use a protective cover that encases mattresses and box springs to\u00a0eliminate many hiding spots. The light color of the encasement makes bed bugs easier to see. Be sure to purchase a high quality encasement that will resist tearing and check the encasement regularly for holes or a cover that has been pre-treated with pesticide to control bed bugs.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce clutter in your home to reduce hiding places for bed bugs.<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum frequently to remove any successful\u00a0hitchhikers.<\/li>\n<li>Be vigilant when using shared laundry facilities. Transport items to be washed in plastic bags (if you have an active infestation, use a new bag for the journey home). Remove from dryer directly into bag and fold at home. (A dryer on high heat can kill bed bugs.)<\/li>\n<li>If you live in a multi-family home, try to isolate your unit by:\n<ul>\n<li>Installing door sweeps on the bottom of doors to discourage movement into hallways.<\/li>\n<li>Sealing cracks and crevices around baseboards, light sockets, etc., to discourage movement through wall voids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Consider purchasing a portable heating chamber to treat any items that you believe may have bed bugs.\n<ul>\n<li>Be sure to read and carefully follow the directions if you use one of these units and be aware that they are not regulated by EPA or other federal agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bedbugs\/controlling-bed-bugs-using-integrated-pest-management-ipm\">More information on controlling bed bugs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bedbugs\/protecting-your-home-bed-bugs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting Your Home from Bed Bugs Informaci\u00f3n relacionada disponible en espa\u00f1ol Bed bugs are great hitchhikers. 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