The use of mattress and box spring encasements is probably the single most important tool to aid in the early detection of bed bugs. Once encased, bed bugs cannot hide when they reach the bed and instead are restricted to the exterior of the encasement where they are easily detected through visual inspection. While there are many encasements available on the market, many of the available products have construction flaws that allow for bugs to escape or penetrate the encasement, bite through the materials, or hide within the natural folds and tufts of the encasement.

The ecasements available at Bed Bug Central are Bite proof, escape proof, and do not have any seams or folds that will allow bed bugs to hide. They are also constructed with a BugLock™ zipper which will not allow bugs to enter in or escape from the encasement through the teeth or end stop of the zipper. Since the bugs cannot hide inside of an encased mattress or box spring, detecting bed bugs is easy and efficient, and often times can be found during the early stages of an infestation before it becomes well established.

Mattress encasements alone will not help you detect bed bugs. An educated staff is a key component to bed bug detection as well. Routine inspections of encased mattresses and box springs is critical. It is important to educate your staff on what signs to look for during their daily housekeeping or maintenance duties. In addition, it is also good practice to have a Pest Management Professional perform periodic inspections as they will be able to provide a more in-depth inspection.

The steps taken to ensure early detection will also help in the areas of litigation as well. Early detection of a bed bug infestation can reduce if not eliminate the chance of your guests being bothered by the insects and also the emotional stress that comes along with an infestation.