You’ve sourced an awesome looking property, you’ve got your finances in check, and you finally have a verified bed bug free location to open your business. It couldn’t be better. But what about those pesky bed bugs left over from the previous tenants? No one looks forward to dealing with these destructive creatures but there’s no need for it to be a major problem. If you learn how to do it correctly, bed bug eradication is not much different than taking care of any other kind of pest infestation. Bed bugs are a serious problem in the United States. If you have bed bugs, then you know. Bed bugs feed on humans and can spread diseases. They are notoriously hard to get rid of. There are many different bed bug eradication methods that can be used. Bed bug eradication may not be easy, but it’s definitely doable. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about bed bug eradication—from tools to step-by-step instruction. I’ll also show you the different types of bed bug removal methods and how to use them effectively.

Bed Bug Eradication Methods

Bed bugs are blood-feeding insects that live in dark, sheltered spaces.

Bed bugs are tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood. They are nocturnal and can be found in a variety of places around the home. Bed bugs are not dangerous to humans but their bites can cause itching and skin rashes.

Bed bugs live in dark, sheltered areas near their food source (usually human blood). They prefer to hide in cracks and crevices within furniture, bed frames or walls; seams of mattresses; cloth folds; behind baseboards or picture frames; electrical outlets behind appliances; or any other small enclosed space where they can rest unobserved by you or your family members while they wait for nightfall before emerging again to feed on sleeping people.

Time and temperature kill bed bug eggs and adult bugs.

Bed bug eggs hatch at around 113°F (45°C), but it takes a long time for them to do so. In the meantime, you can kill them by freezing or heating them.

Bed bugs themselves don’t like heat or cold either. The ideal temperature for bed bugs is between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius). If the room gets too hot or too cold, they will die off. Bed bugs also don’t like high humidity, which makes it hard for them to survive in large rooms that have air conditioning systems running all year round.

Heat treatments are fast, inexpensive and effective at killing adults, nymphs and eggs.

Heat treatments are fast, inexpensive and effective at killing adults, nymphs and eggs. Heat can be used to treat a single room or an entire building; however, it is not as effective on the eggs (only about 5% of bed bug eggs survive treatment). Therefore if you have a large area to treat or want to be sure of eliminating all life stages of bed bugs, you may need multiple heat treatments done on different days.

Heat treatment is one of the most effective ways to eliminate bed bugs as it kills them by causing their metabolic rate to increase until they dry out. The most common methods for using heat include dehydrating with propane heaters or steam cleaners that yield temperatures over 120°F for several hours in order for this temperature level to be reached in every crack and crevice where these pests hide. If done properly without creating an ignition source from electrical outlets near combustible materials such as mattresses or clothing which could result in fires, this method is safe for both people and pets but does require specialized equipment such as portable propane tanks (not just any type), fans (to circulate air throughout rooms), ladders etc., so please consult with professionals before attempting this yourself!

Use extreme heat for very small items.

If you have very small items, such as pillows or stuffed animals, and you’re not sure how to treat them with heat, a pressure washer might be an option. These machines are usually hot enough to kill bed bugs on contact (and many other insects). However, it’s important that they get the right amount of heat on the material—too much could damage your item and not kill any bed bugs.

If you want to use this method for treatment of your home or other belongings:

• Heat up large items by placing them in direct sunlight for several days. For smaller items like books or toys, place them in an insulated cooler filled with warm water for at least 30 minutes. Don’t worry about getting splashed! You can also use this method for clothing by placing it in direct sunlight on a hot day outside of the house (or inside if there is no sun available) and leaving it there overnight before washing as usual

Boric acid powder is an effective bed bug killer but not a registered pesticide.

Boric acid powder is an effective bed bug killer but not a registered pesticide.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved boric acid as a safe, non-toxic pesticide to use in the home. However, since it’s not officially registered with the EPA, you can’t purchase it at your local hardware store or garden center. You’ll need to order it online or buy it from a pest control company. It’s best to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how much powder to use per room and how often to reapply after vacuuming up any dead bugs and eggs caused by your treatment process.

Steam can be used to kill bed bugs when applied directly to the bugs themselves.

Steam is a registered pesticide that kills bed bugs and their eggs. Steam has been shown to be more effective than both cold and heat treatments, with temperatures above 122 degrees Fahrenheit being needed for complete control of bed bug infestations.

Because it’s not just heat that kills the bugs, but also steam itself (which is at room temperature), it can be used in places where heating isn’t feasible or safe. For example, if your home has electric baseboards or radiators instead of forced-air heating, you may not want to turn up the thermostat during an extermination attempt because this might cause excessive heat buildup inside your walls and ceiling space. The same goes for homes with old wiring; running any kind of electrical appliance could cause a fire hazard while you’re trying to kill off your unwanted houseguests!

Finally, steam is safe for humans and pets—and inexpensive too! You don’t even need anything fancy: just fill up your regular kitchen pot with water from the tap (not mineral water) and put it over high heat on top of an electric stovetop element until it comes to a boil; then turn off both elements before letting them cool down again once all bugs have been eliminated from said area.”

Cold kills bed bugs by freezing water within their cells.

Cold kills bed bugs by freezing water within their cells. This process can take several days to work and may require multiple freeze-and-thaw cycles.

This method is best for small items such as clothing, linens and upholstered furniture. Place these items in a freezer set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit for at least four days (for larger items like mattresses, you will need to use dry ice). Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide that keeps its temperature below -109 degrees Fahrenheit without melting or evaporating; it can be purchased at most grocery stores or online services (such as Amazon).

There are many options for getting rid of bed bugs

The best way to get rid of bed bugs is to use a combination of methods. The most effective methods include heat treatments and steam cleaning because they both kill bed bugs by dehydrating them. However, these treatments can be expensive, so you may want to try other methods first. If you notice that there are no signs of bed bugs after trying one or two of these less-expensive options, then consider adding another treatment method like freezing or vacuuming before deciding whether or not you need professional help with your infestation.

For example: Bed bugs have been known to survive temperatures up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit for up to an hour without showing any symptoms of stress during their hibernation stage (aka when they’re hiding). This means that if your home reaches temperatures above 113 degrees for about 8 hours straight (eek!), these little critters will definitely die in all likelihood—and this is exactly what professional heat treatments do! So while it might seem like magic at first glance…there’s actually science behind this process which makes it more reliable than other methods like freezing or vacuuming which only kill about 10% respectively per application/run through cycle/etc.”