Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite: A Guide to Identifying and Preventing Infestations in NYC"

• Itchy, red bites on your skin
• Reddish-brown bugs hiding in mattress seams or furniture crevices
• Reddish-brown fecal spots on sheets and mattress
• Sweet, musty odor in infested area

• Vacuum your entire home, including your mattress, furniture, and carpets. Make sure to dispose of the vacuum bag outside of your home to prevent spreading the bugs.
• Wash all of your bedding and clothing in hot water and dry them on the highest heat setting possible. This will kill any bedbugs that may be hiding in your linens.
• Invest in bedbug-resistant covers for your mattress and box spring. These covers will create a barrier that bedbugs can't penetrate, preventing them from getting inside.
• Keep your home clean and clutter-free. Bedbugs love to hide in clutter, so by reducing the number of hiding spots, you can make your home less attractive to these pests.
• Inspect all secondhand furniture and clothing before bringing them into your home. Bedbugs can easily hitch a ride on these items, so it's important to inspect them thoroughly before bringing them into your home.
• If the infestation is severe, consider calling in a professional pest control company. They have the experience and tools necessary to effectively eliminate bedbugs from your home.