{"product_id":"harris-bed-bug-traps-for-early-detection-monitoring-4-pack","title":"Harris Bed Bug Traps for Early Detection \u0026 Monitoring, 4 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarris Bed Bug Traps for Early Detection \u0026amp; Monitoring, 4 Pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade in United States\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Our Story \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem solving has a long heritage at PF Harris. In 1924, two years after its founding, the company tackled the Calvin Coolidge White House, which had been overrun for years by roaches and water bugs. Harris’s product was so successful in eliminating the scourge that he was described on the front page of the \u003cspan\u003eWashington Times\u003c\/span\u003e as a \"vermin slayer\" who has just fought a decisive, winning battle with a horde of cockroaches which infested the lower regions of the Executive Mansion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver the course of the next few months Harris took “his final feast” to dozens of government buildings, including the Senate Office Building, the Department of Justice, the Supreme Court and Walter Reed Hospital. Success followed success: Each superintendent of the various buildings was highly satisfied with the results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe company today stays nimble enough to respond to changing market demands, leading the way in the development of numerous products, including natural insect repellents like Swamp Gator and Swamp Gnat which repel biting insects without using deet. Beyond the products it sells, Harris helps customers find easy and economical solutions to pest problems through helpful labeling, instructive videos and personal advice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a brand with a reliable past and an innovative future. PF Harris is America’s oldest EPA-registered company. With more than 55 products, the company provides solutions to treat everything from roaches and bed bugs to scorpions and stink bugs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Identify, Eliminate \u0026amp; Prevent \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1. Identify \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBed Bugs are tan to brown blood sucking parasites up to 5mm long (roughly the size of an apple seed) with a flat, oval shaped body. Bed Bugs are often confused with the following insects:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLint\/Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarpet Beetle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSigns of Activity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany people believe that bed bugs are too small to be seen. This isn’t true. While Bed Bugs are usually found in the bed, they can navigate around the bedroom and even into the living room. Bed bugs spend the day in harborages close to a bed, couch or chair that people sit in for long periods. They come out at night and crawl to a bed or chair to get a blood meal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo check your bed for activity, look along the underside of the seams of the mattress. In most cases, if you have bed bugs you will notice dark colored fecal matter in this area.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, check the cracks of the headboard and bed frame. Bed bugs, if squished, will leave a dark red stain behind. In cases of heavy infestation, the blood sucking parasites may be found all around the room most commonly in the following places:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolds of curtains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeams of chairs and couches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind wall hangings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges of electrical outlets and window frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBites\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003eBed bugs usually feed between at night while we are asleep. They can feed up to 10 minutes before returning to a hiding area to digest the meal. After feeding, bed bugs may be dormant for 5 to 7 days while they digest the blood meal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough the bite may not be immediately felt, people often react to the proteins of the bed bug saliva introduced during biting. Usually, a reddish spot may develop, associated with some swelling and itching. There may be little response immediately following the bite, with peak itchiness being noticed one to two days later. Repeated exposure to bed bug bites may produce more intensive reactions and itchiness. However, these reactions are highly variable and some people may show absolutely no signs of being bitten while others react strongly. Fortunately, testing has determined that bed bugs are incapable of transmitting human pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2. Eliminate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry bed linens and furniture covers at high temperatures. Minimum drying time: 20 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisassemble bed. Thoroughly vacuum all six sides of box springs, mattress and bed components. Vacuum furniture, carpets and floors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake container prior to spraying mattress, box springs, bed components, flooring and baseboards. Allow to dry completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclose mattress and box springs in encasements to prevent bed bug entry and exit. Do not remove encasements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply powder into cracks and crevices in furniture and rooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost insecticides used for bed bug control are primarily of the pyrethroid class of pesticides, like Harris Bed Bug Killer. Elimination of bed bugs in a home involves use of effective insecticides applied to all points where bed bugs are present. Our water-based, odorless treatments must directly contact the bed bugs during application. Repeated insecticide applications within 4 weeks may be required to kill bed bugs that later hatch from eggs, along with those that may have been missed during earlier treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVacuuming\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly vacuum all 6 sides of box springs and mattresses. Vacuum all cracks and crevices within the furniture of the bed and nearby electrical outlets, baseboards and floors prior to treatment. Empty the vacuum contents into a plastic bag and discard in trash.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHandling Bedding\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003eSheets and other bedding can be easily disinfected by laundering that involves a dryer cycle. The high temperatures involved in drying are critical to successfully kill bed bugs, with exposure to temperatures exceeding 120º F for 20 minutes usually sufficient to kill all life stages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen stripping beds during a bed bug treatment, pull the sheets carefully so as not to dislodge eggs or drop bed bugs onto the floor where they may be missed by other treatments. Accidental spread of bed bugs can also be prevented by bagging the bedding as it is moved to the laundry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMattress \/ Boxspring Encasements\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003eMattress encasements enclose your mattress and box spring and are an integral step in the treatment process for two reasons: Firs, they protect your investment in bedding. Second, they reduce the areas where bed bugs can hide nearest to you. Water-resistant, tight-weave fabric prevents the entry of even the smallest bed bug.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDisposal of Infested Items\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposal may be considered for mattresses, box springs, couches or other furniture that is heavily infested with bed bugs. If this is done, proper disposal should be ensured. Leaving such items on the street for disposal may cause them to be scavenged, which will spread infestations to new dwellings. Be careful when removing the items from the structure so that bed bugs will not become dislodged and infest other areas inside.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e3. Prevent\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prior to Travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpray luggage and allow to dry completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack clothing and personal effects in sealable plastic bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring extra resealable plastic bags for soiled clothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAt Hotel\/Destination\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace luggage in bathroom while you do inspection. If there are signs of bed bug activity, check out of that hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePull back the sheets back and check the along the seams of the mattress for bed bug feces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever put your suitcase on the bed and do not unpack your suitcase contents into dressers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-pack luggage contents into sealable plastic bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cspan\u003eReturning Home\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpack luggage outside, or in a garage, laundry room or utility room. Leave luggage in garage, laundry or utility room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspect luggage and clothing for signs of activity. 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