What practice will help increase the effectiveness of a bedbug service?

Thoroughly vacuuming cracks and crevices is essential for increasing the effectiveness of a bedbug service. Bedbugs often hide in the smallest of spaces, such as the seams of mattresses, the corners of furniture, and other tight areas. By vacuuming these cracks and crevices, you can remove not only adult bedbugs but also their eggs and any organic material that may serve as food for them, enhancing the overall treatment effectiveness.

Furthermore, vacuuming is a proactive step that prepares the infested area for subsequent treatment methods, whether that involves pesticide application, heat treatment, or other interventions. It also minimizes the population before a chemical or physical eradication strategy is employed, thus contributing to a more efficient and swift resolution of the infestation.

Other practices, while they may contribute to bedbug management in certain aspects, do not specifically target the points where bedbugs primarily reside as effectively as vacuuming does. For example, using pesticides on floors may not adequately reach hiding spots, sealing furniture might limit space but does not address the immediate removal of bugs, and changing bedding regularly, although beneficial for hygiene, might not effectively impact the bedbug population residing in furniture and cracks.