The initial shock and disgust upon finding bed bugs in your facility would be the least of your worries when it comes to an infestation. From health risks and resident or visitor dissatisfaction to the reputational damage and financial burdens of extermination, bed bug infestations aren’t something to you can afford to sleep on.
Small, Stealthy, Stubborn
Bed bugs thrive in high-occupancy, high-traffic environments like hospitals, penitentiaries, long-term care facilities, and schools where people and their belongings are always on the move. Once bed bugs enter a facility, they spread fast. Eggs can become full-blown adults in just a month, making their way into tiny crevices in mattresses, furniture, and electrical sockets.
While they don’t transmit diseases, they feed exclusively on human blood, causing rashes, allergic reactions, and sleepless nights for anyone unlucky enough to share a bed with them. To make matters worse, bed bugs can develop resistances to insecticides, making them particularly stubborn to remove. However, there’s one method of extermination they can’t adapt to.
Pest Control is Heating Up
Steam guns are a modern, chemical-free solution to pest control that eliminate bed bugs at all life stages by dispersing super-heated steam into infested areas. When applied properly, lab tests have shown a 100% mortality rate in nymphs and adults within 24 hours of application, with zero egg hatching 7 days post-application.
This method is increasingly popular as it doesn’t require a certified pest control specialist; your cleaning staff can effectively use this equipment with minimal training. It’s safe for use on a variety of materials including mattresses, curtains, upholstery, and carpets. It also serves as a deep cleaning tool, removing built up grime, allergens, and pests alike.
Be a Mean, Green, Pest Control Machine
Steam-based pest control methods fit seamlessly into environmentally friendly cleaning programs and are the ideal method of extermination for sensitive environments like hospitals. Without the need for harsh chemicals, you can eliminate the toxic residue, unpleasant odours, and hazardous chemical exposure associated with traditional insecticides.
Steam guns are a powerful and practical way to eliminate bed bugs while also supporting your facility’s environmental and health objectives. Reach out to your cleaning and hygiene representative to learn how you can put pests to rest.
