DIY Guide

DIY Bed bug Treatment Level 1

DIY Bed bug Treatment Level 2

DIY Bed bug Treatment Level 3

DIY Dry- Vapor Steam Cleaner Information

Bed bug Treatment Level 4, the Australian PCO Manual

I have done a ton of research.  The majority of research I’ve read warns that you should not try to deal with a bedbug infestation on your own and that improper treatment can lead to a more costly problem if the bugs scatter.  I agree, this can be a problem. But if you are using the same tools as the professionals and using the same procedure as the professionals, what are they doing that you aren’t to ensure that they aren’t creating a bigger problem?  Obviously, if you can’t string together $500.00 to hire the guy who uses the strongest chemicals he can get his hands on to spray down your room, then you have no choice but to try and do it by yourself.

Here, I offer you 4 guideline options to follow in your quest to free yourself of the nighttime horror.  They go from moderate effort to a whole lot of effort, the last one being a bonafide PCO manual  that was created as a guide for Australian PCOs. When following any set of instructions, take note that since bedbugs are nocturnal, it is probably a good idea to try to get them in the daytime as opposed to hitting them at night when they are most alert.

If you can afford it, it is always a good idea to hire a reliable bed bug sniffing dog. The cost is nominal compared to hiring a PCO. If you live in a one bedroom by yourself, it should cost about $150-$300 for a dog to tell you exactly where to concentrate all of your efforts. You may save that amount of money on laundry alone if the dog tells you there are no bugs in the closet.

Best of luck.