Question by sarah f:
Is it smart to spray for bed bugs BEFORE you move in?
I live in Brooklyn, where, unfortunately, there is a severe bed bug problem. I’ve been lucky enough to live here for 2 years without being infested. (knock on wood.) However, so many friends who have had the pests have freaked me out so much that I’m considering getting the apartment I’m about to move into fumigated or sprayed even though there seem to be no sign of the buggers.
Is there a downside to this, other than cost? Or a better way to keep from getting bed bugs while moving?
Best answer:
Answer by justwondering
I never gave bed bugs any consideration until I researched them – YUCK!!!! I would either clean the place or fumigate – but they can come through openings in the walls and floors – so maybe a good bleach scrubbing which would allow you give a hands on inspection of plumbing pipes etc. that might allow access. Then you can caulk those places.
Her try this site for more info and ideas: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/bedbugs/
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There’s no harm in treating the apartment before moving in, after all you never know what the previous tenants may have left behind in the carpet.
I’ve moved several times for work, and before moving into a place, I set out the Raid indoor foggers to just make sure that all previous “tenants” are gone before I take up residence.
In my area, we have problems with Fleas, Spiders and Ants.
Good luck!
I think that’s a good idea!!! go ahead and do it to ease your mind.=)
http://www.ci.portland.me.us/hhs/hhsbedbugsmanual.pdf