Monitors and traps

An active visual inspection, such as turning over and examining mattresses and box springs, moving furniture, removing baseboards, etc., is essential before treatment begins. Traps/detectors will help you confirm the presence of bed bugs. The earlier they are detected, the more likely the treatment will be successful.

The average blood feeding frequency of bed bugs is 2.5 days (Reinhardt et al., 2010) but individual observations show that this can vary from 3 to 15 days. It is therefore advisable to leave the traps in place for at least one or two weeks.

In order for the traps to be effective, the bed should be completely removed from the wall and the sheets should not be lying on the floor.