Stuffed Toys Full of Bed Bugs in Freehold, NJ
Challenge
A new customer in Freehold, NJ, called our office after her son found a bed bug on him. We were sent out to inspect and treat.
When we arrived and started inspecting the home, we did find a few bed bugs in the child's mattress, but nothing too large. It wasn't until we checked the stuffed toys and found the bulk of the infestation. There were over 12 plush toys that had a large number of bed bug nymphs and eggs under their folds.
Solution
Unfortunately, the infestation was so severe that, with the homeowner's permission, we had no choice but to throw all the stuffed toys away. Afterward, we vacuumed up the live bed bugs and then treated the baseboards, mattress, bed frame, and the surrounding areas with a bio-pesticide application. Next, we treated every outlet throughout the home with a residual dusting product. Both of these treatments will eradicate bed bugs of all life stages, sex, and feeding status within a short amount of time.
Afterward, we installed a mattress and box spring encasement. This will help us monitor the bed bug infestation as well as trap them. Lastly, we scheduled several follow-up visits to monitor the infestation and, if needed, apply any additional treatments.
