Best Diy Bed Bug Treatment
Introduction
Bed bugs are pests that feed on human blood. While they don’t spread disease, they can cause serious health problems for people with allergies or asthma. The best way to get rid of bed bugs is by having a professional exterminator treat your home and belongings; however, this can be expensive. If you prefer to treat the infestation yourself, there are several methods you can try.
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Clean Up Clutter
The first step in DIY bed bug treatment is to remove clutter from the bedroom. This means you should get rid of any unnecessary items, such as clothing or furniture that’s not being regularly used.
It’s important to clear out clutter from your bedroom floor, walls and ceiling. You want to do this because it will help keep the pests from hiding around your home (under beds and in corners).
Wash All Clothes and Bedding
After you’ve identified the bed bugs, it’s time to start treating them. There are several ways to treat a home for bed bugs, but the first step is always washing all your clothes and bedding in hot water. This will kill any live bed bugs that were hiding in your clothing, as well as their eggs.
You should also use a washing machine that has a hot water cycle so that everything can be washed at high temperatures (around 120 degrees Fahrenheit). A regular washing machine will work just fine—but if you have an older model that doesn’t allow for this type of temperature level, consider investing in an appliance upgrade before getting started on this part of your treatment plan.
Use a Steamer on Mattresses and Box Springs
Steamers are the easiest and most affordable way to get rid of bed bugs. The steam will kill off any that have made their way into your mattress and box spring, allowing you to sleep soundly at night. Steam works by heating up water up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, killing off any bugs that are hiding within the folds of your mattress or box spring after only about 20 minutes.
However, there is one drawback: it does not work on mattresses and box springs with metal coils because the heat dissipation cannot penetrate through the material as well.
Use Rubbing Alcohol
You can use rubbing alcohol to kill bed bugs in your home. Rubbing alcohol evaporates slowly, which is good for two reasons: it kills bed bugs by drying them out, and it doesn’t leave behind toxic residue. It’s easy to get at most drugstores and supermarkets, and it’s cheap!#ENDWRITE
Use Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural material made from the fossilized remains of diatoms, which are microscopic algae that lived in ancient oceans. Diatoms have sharp edges and when crushed will cut up bugs like bed bugs. DE is often used for insect control, as it’s non-toxic to people and pets. You can buy diatomaceous earth at most home centers or online, but if you don’t want to spend any money on it, there’s no need to worry—diatomaceous earth is found naturally all over at beaches throughout the world!
Diatomaceous earth works best when applied directly onto your mattress or into cracks and crevices where bedbugs hide out during daylight hours; however some people choose not to treat their beds because they don’t want their mattresses treated with chemicals or dust mites potentially increasing due to application methods such as vacuuming up dirt along with applying DE powder directly onto their mattresses prior treatment process occurring.. This can be resolved by using only one side of your mattress instead; however we recommend double sided covers available at most retailers across North America which protect against any potential damage caused by applying pest control products directly onto your fabric covered surfaces (like mattresses).
Seal Mattress in a Mattress Safe Cover
- Seal your mattress in a Mattress Safe Cover.
- Mattress covers are a good way of protecting your mattress from bed bugs and other insects.
- They also help protect your mattress from stains, dirt and dust, mold and mildew and spills or accidents.
All of these methods are humane and natural.
The following methods are all humane and natural, meaning they do not use poisonous chemicals or toxic pesticides. All of them are also approved for use in homes, although there are some that may be too harsh for your room, so make sure to read the instructions carefully.
- Steam cleaning (uses hot water)
- Diatomaceous earth (uses sharp particles)
- Bed bug traps (captures bed bugs using glue)
Conclusion
You should be aware that not all of these methods will work for every situation. You need to take the time to educate yourself on each method and decide which one is right for you. Not everyone has the same type of infestation, so you need to learn about each one before deciding what works best for your situation.
- Say Goodbye to Bugs – Kills a variety crawling insects including roaches, ants, fleas, silverfish, earwigs, bedbugs, and more
- Attracts and Kills – Made from diatomaceous earth and selected baits, this powder causes insects to dehydrate and die within 48 hours after contact
- Mechanical Killer – Unlike many traditional chemical insecticides, insects cannot build an immunity to diatomaceous earth
- Use Where Insects Hide – DE can be used indoors or outdoors. Apply in cracks and crevices, along baseboards, or create a barrier around entry points
- Peace of Mind – This powder is OMRI Listed and compliant for use in organic gardening so you can use it without worry
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