What should clients do with infested furniture before treatment?

Covering infested furniture with plastic is an effective strategy in managing a pest infestation. This approach serves multiple purposes: it helps to contain the infestation, preventing pests from spreading to other areas of the home or property while treatment is being conducted; it protects the furniture from further exposure to environmental factors that could hinder treatment; and it can also aid in the treatment process by creating a more controlled environment for any pesticides or treatments being applied.

By encasing the furniture in plastic, you help to quarantine the pests, thereby reducing the risk of re-infestation or cross-contamination with other furniture or belongings. This step allows pest control professionals to apply their treatments more effectively, as they can focus on specific areas without worrying about pests moving into adjacent spaces.

In contrast, leaving the furniture as is could allow the pests to disperse further, potentially complicating the treatment and increasing the likelihood of re-infestation. Moving it outdoors might expose the pests to new environments or areas where they could find shelter and thrive. Discarding the furniture immediately could be an option in severe cases, but it is generally not necessary unless the infestation is unmanageable, and it may not be a sustainable solution if the pests are also present in other areas of the home. Therefore