When you have a pest problem, the last thing you should do is spread the infestation. This is why bedbug egg killer products are so effective at tackling bedbugs. They don’t just poison the adult pests; they kill eggs and larvae too. But there is no bed bug killer for every insect. Some are designed to eradicate other bugs, like ants. Each type of insect requires a specific method of pest control that’s designed to destroy it. Here we look at which insects can be killed using an egg killer product. We also examine how these products work and what you should look for when buying one. A bed bug egg killer is an essential product for anyone worried about getting bed bugs. Bed bug eggs are laid in small batches, and carried around by the female at first. The eggs hatch quickly and usually begin biting shortly after that.
Bed Bug Egg Killer
Egg Kill Overview
Eggs are about the size of a pinhead. They are whitish-yellow in color and hard to see because they blend in with the household environment. Eggs hatch after about 5 days to 2 weeks, depending on temperature and humidity levels. The newly hatched nymphs are called first instars and look like tiny adults but have no wings.
First instars move around looking for food and bite skin while they feed on blood meals that last anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour. The bites leave itchy welts on humans (not so much on pets), which can take up to 10 days before they disappear completely if no new bed bugs come into contact with them again!
Bed bug eggs don’t just hatch once; they can lay over 100 eggs during their lifespan of 6 months up until 18 months!
Active Ingredients in Bed Bug Egg Killers
Active ingredients in bed bug egg killers include:
- Pyrethrins. This is an organic insecticide derived from the Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium plant. The active ingredient occurs naturally as pyrethrin I and pyrethrin II in the seeds of this plant, with a piperonyl butoxide added to enhance their effectiveness against pests.
- Pyrethroids. A synthetic version of natural pyrethrins, this is a man-made pesticide that breaks down quickly into harmless compounds after application so it won’t harm you or your pets when you come into contact with it on your clothes or hands. You’ll find it listed as permethrin (the active ingredient in many sprays for clothing) or cypermethrin (the active ingredient in some sprays for hard surfaces).
- Neem oil spray will kill insects by causing them to dry out from dehydration rather than poisoning them directly through ingestion, inhalation or absorption through their skin
Bed Bug Eggs and Where to Look
Bed bug eggs are microscopic and can be difficult to locate. They are about the size of a poppy seed, but more oval in shape.
Bed bug eggs will be found in mattresses, box springs, or bed frames. Bed bugs may also lay their eggs in cracks and crevices in furniture, walls and floors. Bed bugs will even lay their eggs inside other items such as luggage or clothing if they are left for long periods of time undisturbed on these surfaces.
Common Egg Killing Methods
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is the most effective method of killing bed bug eggs. The goal of this method is to raise the temperature in each room over 99°F for an extended period of time. This will kill all life stages (eggs, nymphs, and adults) but does not have any residual effect once it has been completed. Heat treatments can be done using any type of heating device, so long as you apply enough heat for long enough to kill all bed bugs and their eggs.
Cold Treatment
Cold treatment involves lowering a room’s temperature below freezing while leaving it closed up for several days at a time until all life stages are killed off by frostbite and desiccation—a process that requires temperatures below 32°F and humidity levels between 10%–20%. Cold treatment should only be used if you are in a dry climate where there isn’t likely to be rain or snow during your scheduled cold weather period; otherwise the moisture could cause mold growth on furniture which would make things worse! Chemical Treatment Chemical products such as insecticides or pesticides can also be used to kill bed bug eggs; however these chemicals must target each stage separately because some insecticides may not affect all life stages equally. Steam Treatments A steamer/vaporizer can also be used to treat rooms with infestations but these machines require both time (60 minutes+) and power usage so they aren’t always practical depending on how large or small your home is
How to Use a Bed Bug Spray With Gelding Features Like Egg Kill
If you want to effectively kill bed bug eggs, then you need to be sure that the treatment product you are using has been tested and proven effective for killing bed bug eggs. If the label does not specifically state that it is labeled for use against bed bugs, then it’s probably not going to be any help with your infestation.
To get the most out of your treatment product, follow all instructions on the label carefully. This includes making sure that you’re using enough product where there are likely hiding places like behind baseboards or inside trim around windows and doors. To maximize their effectiveness, many products will require several applications spaced out over time (usually 7-10 days). Follow this schedule as closely as possible since missing an application can decrease its overall effectiveness.
Additional Information on Bed Bug Eggs and Killing Them
- Be aware that bed bug eggs can be found in a variety of locations, not just the mattress.
- Don’t rely on a single method to kill bed bug eggs. Bed bugs like to lay their eggs in cracks and crevices, so it’s important to do an extensive examination of any areas where you think they might be hiding out.
- Don’t use insecticides for bed bug eggs because they won’t work effectively without contact with the insecticide itself and may even cause harm to your family or pets if they come into contact with some left behind after extermination efforts are complete. Also avoid using heat since this could actually damage the egg casings and make them more difficult or impossible to remove later on if you need additional treatment done at a later date (not all infestations are easy enough removed right away).
Learn how to kill bed bug eggs with this guide.
Bed bug eggs are non-mobile, so they are easier to kill than bed bugs themselves. In fact, most bed bug egg killer products work in the same way as regular bed bug sprays: they contain a chemical that kills the eggs on contact.
However, unlike adults or nymphs (baby bed bugs), eggs are sticky and will attach themselves to any rough surface. This makes them much harder for you to get rid of with traditional sprays or powders; if you don’t get every last egg then there’s still one left – and it could hatch at any moment!
The good news is that there are other ways of preventing this from happening – such as using steam cleaners or vacuums with HEPA filters – but we won’t cover those here because they require specialist equipment which many people don’t have access too right now.
- Use Ortho Home Defense Max Bed Bug, Flea & Tick Killer to kill bed bugs, bed bug eggs, fleas, and ticks
- Use spray as a spot treatment around bed frames, mattress seams/tufts/folds, and baseboards
- Kills even the toughest bed bugs (pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs)
- Second step of a 3-step bed bug solution system
- The continuous spray Comfort Wand easily gets into hard-to-reach areas
Additional Info :
Color | YELLOW |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 12 Inches |
Width | 8.95 Inches |
Length | 4.88 Inches |
Weight | 6 Pounds |
- APPLICATION: Spray intended use areas until damp
- Do not saturate
- Inspect area and apply every two weeks while bed bugs are present
- BED BUG TREATMENT: Hot Shot Bed Bug Killer With Egg Kill kills bed bugs and bed bug eggs, adult and pre-adult (larvae) fleas and dust mites
- USE INDOORS: Spot treat mattress tufts, folds, vent holes, buttons, creases, indentations and seams
Additional Info :
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 7.45 Inches |
Width | 4.5 Inches |
Length | 12 Inches |
Weight | 8.9 Pounds |
- Kills Resistant Bed Bugs & Their Eggs – Kills even the toughest “pyrethroid resistant” bed bugs and eggs that have built up a resistance to traditional pesticides
- Kills Quickly – Knocks down bed bugs fast when sprayed directly
- EPA Registered – Approved for use in homes with people and pets by the Environmental Protection Agency (No. 1021-2597-3). Always follow label directions
- Long Residual – Continues to kill bed bugs for up to 16 weeks after initial application
- Odorless Formula – Odorless and non-staining formula will not cause damage to fabrics when used according to label directions
Additional Info :
Color | White, Black |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 1 Inches |
Width | 1 Inches |
Length | 1 Inches |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
- BED BUG TREATMENT: Hot Shot Bed Bug Killer With Egg Kill kills bed bugs and bed bug eggs, adult and pre-adult (larvae) fleas and dust mites.
- USE INDOORS: Spot treat mattress tufts, folds, vent holes, buttons, creases, indentations and seams – do not use on pets.
- WATER-BASED FORMULA: This non-staining formula leaves no odor.
- APPLICATION: Spray intended use areas until damp, but do not saturate – inspect the area and apply every two weeks while bed bugs are present.
- TREAT BED BUGS AS PART OF A CYCLE: For best results, use this product as part of a comprehensive bed bug treatment plan — treating bed bugs as part of a cycle is key to gaining control.
Additional Info :
Color | Multicolor |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 4.73 Inches |
Width | 2.95 Inches |
Length | 10.81 Inches |
- Kills Bed Bugs & Their Eggs When Spray Dries – The spray will kill once completely dry
- EPA Registered – Registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (No. 1021-1767-3) for indoor residential use
- Variety of Surface Applications – Apply as a surface spray to luggage, mattresses, furniture, box springs and more. See label for full list.
- High Pressure Aerosol – High pressure aerosol spray helps to treat deep into cracks and crevices where bed bugs are hiding
- For Indoor Use – Intended for indoor residential use according to label instructions
Additional Info :
Color | White |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 10.1 Inches |
Width | 1.8 Inches |
Length | 2.8 Inches |
Weight | 1.13 Pounds |