Use of smoke bombs or devices in attempting to eradicate bedbugs or fleas?
I cannot tell how many times I have had members of the public say to me that they have used or are thinking of using a smoke bomb to get rid of a crawling insect infestation such as bedbugs or fleas.
I have yet to see any type of smoke bomb successfully eradicate an infestation of bedbugs or fleas.
There have been published lab studies done where smoke bombs have had zero effect on bedbugs.
Smoke bombs are designed and used by professionals primarily for flying insect control as opposed to crawling insect control. It is not standard practice for pest controllers to use smoke bombs to deal with bedbugs or fleas.
Encouraging or semi encouraging reviews on the internet and misleading advertising by smoke bomb manufacturers results in wasted time, money and effort on the part of the consumer. Also many fire and rescue services have to attend emergency callouts to premises that are being treated with smoke bombs. Neighbours see smoke and call the fire brigade resulting in wasted time and money for our fire services as well.
Crawling insects can go into cracks and crevices that smoke bombs cannot reach. Also the vast bulk of DIY products in this category do not have the strength to deal with problems effectively. Finally very few people have the technical know how to use smoke bombs safely and effectively.
I know everyone wants to save money but this is not the way to do it. Shop around for quotes from qualified and experienced professionals as opposed to spending money on useless products.
