Bedbug Issues

Bedbugs are back with a vengeance, but what some people are doing to get rid of them might be putting their family in danger.

In a nutshell, they are using the wrong pesticides.

Bedbugs are becoming a bigger nuisance across the country and Colorado is no exception. A recently released Terminix study found that Denver was the number 6 most infested city in the nation. And with Colorado Springs being a short distance away, you can bet we aren't that far behind. The problem is that more of these bugs are becoming resistant to common pesticides so are tougher to get rid of.

But the Environmental Protection Agency just issued a warning against the use of pesticides meant for outside use being used indoors, something it seems more desperate homeowners are trying. In addition to the obvious increased chance of pesticide poisoning from using too strong of chemicals indoors, experts are also blaming some house fires on people misusing highly flammable garden and lawn chemicals inside to try and get rid of the bugs.

So, their recommendations are to read the entire label before applying a pesticide and to closely follow directions. Also, make sure the pesticide you're using is made specifically for bedbugs.

Getting rid of bedbugs is important but not worth poisoning your family or causing your house to catch fire.