Bed bugs are one of the world’s most annoying insects. They hide in your bed and bite you while you sleep. Getting rid of bed bugs is also quite difficult. For many people, hiring a bed bug exterminator can be too expensive. They opt instead to search for a do-it-yourself method that involves using over the counter chemicals such as bug bombs.

What is a bug bomb?

A bug bomb is a device that releases a fog of insecticides in order to kill pests in an indoor area. A bug bomb can also be referred to as a fogger. Foggers are usually advertised as a do-it-all pesticide that is easy to use for consumers. It is also cheaper than hiring an extermination company, which appeals to people on a budget.

Should I use a bug bomb for bed bugs? 

With over 20 years in the pest control industry, Jeff Eisenberg, CEO and President of Pest Away Inc., says NO to foggers. Bug bombs just do not work against bed bugs. Bed bugs often hide in the cracks and crevices of your home; areas that a fogger won’t be able to reach. Once the bed bugs detect a fogger being used, they will just spread out around your house, exacerbating the problem. They can also crawl deeper in your walls, possibly spreading the problem to your neighbors as well.

Bug bombs can also cause many health hazards. The chemicals inside a fogger include many flammable gases. Any misuse of a fogger can cause explosions or other dangerous accidents. Foggers also tend to leave behind a chemical residue. The residue left behind can be dangerous to you, your pets, and your children.

So what should I do when I’m dealing with bed bugs?

You should hire a professional exterminator. Find a reputable company and ask them about their services. Bed bugs are not something you want to have to deal with more than once. Get a company that can get the job done right the first time. With a fogger, you have an extremely high chance of spreading bed bugs across multiple rooms as well as any neighboring buildings. Any money you thought you would be saving by using a bug bomb goes down the drain when you have a full scale infestation on your hands.

While there are preventative measures you can take to avoid a bed bug infestation, once bed bugs are confirmed it’s best to leave it to the experts. For more information check out http://www.pestawayinc.com/