As the weather begins to cool off, you, along with many others around the Lake, are probably looking forward to the many garage or yard sales that will be popping up all over the area. This is prime time for finding treasures that someone else is letting go of, and for super cheap! If you are a fan of garage or yard sales, thrift stores, or even upscale antique shops, you should know that there’s a possibility that you could end up bringing home an unexpected surprise along with your bargains. Yes, we mean pest infestations of many kinds; from bed bugs to roaches to mice.
Bed Bugs' Best Friend
Beware of upholstered sofas, armchairs, mattresses and box springs, and even clothing; even if they look clean and fresh. If they are home to bed bugs, they are very difficult to treat. Only full penetration of deep heat, prolonged cold, or expert application of pesticide will eliminate bed bugs. You should also watch out for pre-owned pillows, comforters, sheets and other bedding. However, if you do purchase these items, enclose them tightly in sealed plastic bags until you can take them to the laundry. Make sure you launder everything in hot water and dry on the highest setting available.
Beware of upholstered sofas, armchairs, mattresses and box springs, and even clothing; even if they look clean and fresh. If they are home to bed bugs, they are very difficult to treat. Only full penetration of deep heat, prolonged cold, or expert application of pesticide will eliminate bed bugs. You should also watch out for pre-owned pillows, comforters, sheets and other bedding. However, if you do purchase these items, enclose them tightly in sealed plastic bags until you can take them to the laundry. Make sure you launder everything in hot water and dry on the highest setting available.
Cockroaches and Electronics
Did you know that electronics and electrical appliances offer pests such as cockroaches just the right atmosphere to enhance their survival? The worst part is that this also gives them a chance to move to other homes, especially if you're getting these electronics from a yard sale. Treating electronics and appliances for cockroaches can be very tricky, as some electronics cannot be subjected to such conditions that treatment requires. Plus, if you've brought the item into your home unaware that it was home to these pests, you've probably got a bigger problem than just the electronic now.
Nesting Their Way Into Your Home
Mice. They're notorious for nesting in furnishings. They just chew their way into the bottom part of a sofa or chair, build their nest and have a litter of babies. While it may seem to the seller like they've scared off the mice living in a piece of furnishings, they may not realize that there's a nest of adolescents hiding out inside. Before you know it, you've purchased a seemingly good piece of furniture and brought it into your home, only to find out shortly after that you also brought home a litter of destructive little rodents as well.
Did you know that electronics and electrical appliances offer pests such as cockroaches just the right atmosphere to enhance their survival? The worst part is that this also gives them a chance to move to other homes, especially if you're getting these electronics from a yard sale. Treating electronics and appliances for cockroaches can be very tricky, as some electronics cannot be subjected to such conditions that treatment requires. Plus, if you've brought the item into your home unaware that it was home to these pests, you've probably got a bigger problem than just the electronic now.
Nesting Their Way Into Your Home
Mice. They're notorious for nesting in furnishings. They just chew their way into the bottom part of a sofa or chair, build their nest and have a litter of babies. While it may seem to the seller like they've scared off the mice living in a piece of furnishings, they may not realize that there's a nest of adolescents hiding out inside. Before you know it, you've purchased a seemingly good piece of furniture and brought it into your home, only to find out shortly after that you also brought home a litter of destructive little rodents as well.
When you shop at garage sales or thrift stores it’s important to check any items thoroughly. The last thing you want to do is accidentally bring home pests that can infest your home. A B Pest Control and Insulation knows first hand how resilient these pests are. If you think you might have an infestation, contact your pest control company in Lake of the Ozarks today.
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