Once the house air has cleared, it's time for some serious cleaning. Wash anything that could have come into contact with chemical residue with some warm water and some liquid dishwashing soap. Clean other surfaces like floors and walls with soapy water and wash bedding that may have been contaminated.
Afterward, clean every surface of your home with soapy water. Don't focus on exposed compartments, even if your cabinets were closed, you need to clean it to make sure no residue has accumulated inside it. Do not wipe the surfaces only once. If you can do it twice or thrice, do so to enhance protection.
On the other hand, if you are done applying the bug bomb yet your clothes have been fogged, make sure to wash all of it first thoroughly before you wear them so that you will not experience any problems like burns on the skin, dizziness, headaches, and more.
Before fogging, cover all clothes and sheets; they must not be exposed to the chemicals. If exposed and you wear these clothes, it would transfer to your skin and make you sick. If possible, clothing should be removed from your home. In case your clothes or sheets are exposed to chemicals, immediately launder them.
According to the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, the residual chemicals that bug bombs leave behind can stick around for up to a year after you use them—even after following the proper procedures of ventilation, evacuation of pets and people, and covering of surfaces and items which come into contact ...
It is essential to clean your mattress after using a bug bomb to remove any chemical residues and ensure a safe sleeping environment. Health Considerations: Chemical residues can be harmful if inhaled or come into contact with skin.
It's Your First Treatment
One treatment doesn't take care of everything. When bugs are first treated, they are flushed from their hiding places or shelter. It's completely normal to see ants, spiders, and cockroaches come out in abundance after your first treatment.
Clothing should be washed (hot cycle) and placed in dryer on hot or, if already clean, at least placed in the dryer for 1 hour. H eat-dried clothing must be retained in plastic bags or special (covered) plastic bins and not placed back into dresser drawers until after the second treatment.
When releasing a bug bomb, you should cover everything from toiletries and toys to plants, food preparation areas and electronics. Nothing uncovered is safe.
You need to: remove all loose items from the floors and under beds. clean all floors and vacuum all carpets, rugs and sofas. wash all pet bedding and keep it in an uninfected area.
If you experience a bed bug outbreak, there's no need to dispose of everything; you can launder your clothes and bedding on high heat.
Fogger ingredients are highly flammable. Fires and explosions can happen, typically when too many foggers are used.
These vapors can be ignited by pilot lights (in a stove or water heater, for example), or by a spark from an electrical appliance that cycles on and off (for example, a refrigerator, air conditioner or thermostat). When you use a fogger, turn off ALL ignition sources.
Do not use any kind of chemical pesticide or roach foggers inside the refrigerator as it could poison your food and prove to be fatal. Throw out all the food from the fridge once an infestation has been spotted inside.
Wash all bedding, clothing, and other fabrics in hot water and dry them on high heat. This process helps eliminate any remaining bed bugs and their eggs. Vacuuming. Thoroughly vacuum all areas, including mattresses, furniture, and floors.
Foggers are mostly ineffective in controlling bed bugs.
Because bed bugs hide in crevices and voids where aerosols do not penetrate, they are able to avoid contact with these insecticides.
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Breathing spray mist may be harmful. If on Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing.
Safe use of these products requires that everyone, including pets, leave the treated space and close the doors after foggers have been released. Stay out until the time indicated on the label has passed, usually two to four hours.
Bug bombs also contain water, which when exposed electronic circuit board can lead to corrosion, making the electronic gadgets fail. When using bug bombs within a kitchen space, store all kitchen appliances inside the cabinets and seal the cabinets with some tape around the edges.
It is recommended to wait 4-6 hours after the treatment for bed bugs is complete before returning home. This is especially important if any chemical pesticides were used in getting rid of the bed bugs as these need to dry completely. If you are unsure, ask your exterminator for their recommendation.
We recommend keeping the books stored until you have been able to fully treat the rest of your belongings and your home. It is fine to put any loose items from your bookcase into boxes. Just remember that cardboard can be a haven for bed bugs. So plastic is best.
It has been shown that bed bugs in all stages of life die at a minimum dryer temperature of 113 degrees Fahrenheit — as long as that temperature is consistent for at least 30 minutes.
Some strong scents, such as lavender and mint, have been known to repel cockroaches.
Fogging systems are great at killing roaches on contact, but indoor foggers can actually push the majority of them further into their safer hiding places. Using foggers or roach bombs creates a long-term problem for you and your loved ones that will not go away.
You may still see bed bugs after the initial treatment. More bed bugs may appear a few days after the first treatment session. You should see fewer bed bugs with each service. The infestation should be eradicated by the third session or sooner.