Mattress Cover Bed Bugs
How can I make sure bed bugs don’t return again?
I had a mild bed bug infestation that I thought was over a couple of months ago, but I found one on my comforter this morning. This situation started back in October. Since then…
-The exterminator has made 2 visits in October and November.
-I’ve washed all my bedding, clothes, and everything in my closets. Whatever items I could not dry clean or wash, I kept in the freezer for 2 weeks.
-I’ve encased my mattress and pillows in covers made especially to keep out bed bugs.
-I’ve also plugged up all the holes and cracks in my walls with caulk.
-I’ve even been dusting diatomaceous earth (food grade) all over my bed frame, walls, and couch.
I haven’t gotten a bite since November so I thought I had successfully gotten rid of them. Now 2 months later and they’re back 
What am I doing wrong??
You probably do not want to know that bed bugs can survive for up to 2 years without a feed. You are doing everything you should. I think you need to call the pest control man back to do another insecticidal treatment.
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