# Coordinate bed bug preparation without spreading insects

Lesson 3 of [Manage a pest control service](https://exterminator.fyi/academy/manage-pest-control-service.md), 12 minutes.

Bed bug preparation is part of control, rather than a separate tidying exercise. EPA explains that proper preparation matters whether a professional is hired or someone is attempting control themselves. For a buyer managing an occupied property, the practical task is to obtain clear instructions, he…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Manage a pest control service works](https://exterminator.fyi/academy/manage-pest-control-service.md).

Also on the [web page](https://exterminator.fyi/academy/manage-pest-control-service/bed-bug-preparation).