CULTURAL CONTROL FOR BED BUGS

Cultural control focuses on any environmental changes that may have contributed to the initial introduction of bedbugs, or other factors which may allow or promote a re-introduction of infestation. During an in-depth inspection or in-home consultation, the pest professional has an opportunity to help better understand various behaviors which may be contributing to the infestation.  By identifying the hidden but relevant factors of a bed bug infestation, the pest management professional controls bed bugs by offer practical advice towards a behavioral or social patterns, or by way of implementing or modification of other environmental controls which can promote infestation.