Bed bugs are no longer just a problem of the past. As the population grows and we continue to travel more, we see more incidents of infestations. While the best course of action is to call an exterminator, bed bugs can often be killed in their early stages with do it yourself bed bug treatment, saving money, hassle and anxiety. Plagued by bed bugs? It could happen to anyone. Unfortunately this is the situation that many people have had to deal with. Although dealing with bed bugs is inconvenient, it doesn’t mean you will have to panic or have to spend a lot of money on a professional treatment.  There are some things you can do to help you get rid of them faster, and they need not cost an arm and a leg. Bed bug infestations can happen to anyone, anywhere. If you have a bed bug problem on your hands, don’t panic. There are many methods available to you for treating the problem by yourself. In fact, it’s not hard at all to get rid of bed bugs with a little know-how and the right equipment. However, you’ll want to understand both how to treat the bed bugs themselves and how to prevent them from coming back after the initial treatment is done. Bed bugs are repulsive, annoying, and something that many people are dealing with, not by choice. Bed bugs can cause health issues depending on the severity, and the bites can be painful or itchy. It’s important to treat bed bugs as quickly as possible because left alone they can grow into an infestation which makes them hard to get rid of.

Do It Yourself Bed Bug Treatment

Introduction

Bed bugs are difficult to treat and get rid of, but it is possible to do so. If you think your home might be infested and you have the time, motivation, and patience to really go all-in on getting rid of bed bugs, it is worth trying to save money by treating your home yourself.

Preparing for treatment

Preparing to treat your bed bugs involves making sure that you’re ready for the process. The first step is to get rid of as much clutter as possible. You should also wash any bedding, curtains or other fabrics in hot water. If you have upholstered furniture, vacuum it thoroughly using a steamer attachment.

Once you’re done with these preparations, it’s time to disinfect surfaces around your home that may be infested by bed bugs. Make sure you use a product approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If they were not approved by the EPA then they could cause harm to humans and pets because they contain toxic chemicals; this would defeat the purpose of killing off any pests that might be living inside them! You should also wash everything down with hot water so make sure you have enough available before doing so!

Treating your apartment

>Vacuum with a HEPA filter. As you vacuum, make sure to pay special attention to your bed frame and mattress, as these are common hiding spots for bed bugs. Don’t forget to steam clean your furniture as well!

>Steam-clean your carpets and curtains. Steam cleaning is an effective way of killing bed bugs on both floors and walls because it kills them instantly when they come in contact with heat (which they can’t tolerate). Make sure that you also steam clean any fabric-covered surfaces such as chairs or couches where you might have sat down while infected with bed bugs—they can live on those surfaces for up to a year! For added protection against future infestations, ask someone at the local hardware store about buying some professional grade chemicals called “bed bug bombs” which will allow you to spray directly onto cracks and crevices within these items without harming yourself in the process (but make sure not too close!).

>You should also give everything from clothing worn during recent travel abroad – especially clothes that were washed separately from other things – a thorough wash before putting them away again; this will help keep possible infestations under control by reducing how many eggs might continue growing inside those garments later on down the road!

Laundering and heat treating your belongings

If you have the time and resources, laundering and heat treating your clothing, bedding and other belongings is a good way to kill bed bugs that may be living on them.

• Wash all clothes in hot water (at least 130°F) for at least 30 minutes. Dry on high heat for at least 20 minutes.
• Heat-treat pillows, sheets, blankets and stuffed animals by placing them in a sealed plastic bag for 90 minutes at temperatures exceeding 130 degrees Farenheit. Alternatively, seal these items in 55 gallon plastic barrels in direct sunlight for 4 days.
• Place electronic devices (eReaders, laptops etc.) in a freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 Celsius) for five days or more to kill any hatched eggs or live bugs inside of them

Protecting against future infestations

Now that you’ve treated your home and hopefully gotten rid of the bugs, it’s important to take steps to make sure they don’t come back.

• Have a pest control professional inspect your home regularly. We recommend at least once per year and after any stay in a hotel or vacation rental property while traveling.
• Clean and vacuum regularly. Bed bugs can live without feeding for up to one year, so one night without vacuuming is enough time for them to multiply their population significantly! Also check behind furniture, under beds and along the edges of carpets for signs of an infestation before you start cleaning—you might be surprised how many more pests lurk there than you’d expect.
• Seal cracks and crevices in walls, floors, ceilings, baseboards; around pipes; around windows (especially if these are on an exterior wall), doors (if accessible from outside) etc., where possible using caulking compound applied generously with a putty knife or similar tool then smoothed flat with another tool such as a silicon spatula or wide paintbrush dipped lightly into mineral spirits (do not use steel wool). Once dry this will prevent future access by insects like ants that may potentially enter through these spots but also keep out larger animals including dogs which sometimes gnaw at baseboards looking for tasty morsels hidden there (this can cause damage!). If using caulk indoors ensure that it does not contain asbestos since older homes sometimes contained asbestos-containing materials such as insulation products used during construction.* Don’t bring used furniture into your house unless absolutely necessary—newly purchased items should be inspected carefully before bringing them inside.*

If bed bug problems persist despite following these steps then contact us immediately so we can assist further!

DIY bed bug treatment can be successful, as long as you follow these steps carefully.

If you are considering DIY bed bug treatment, it is important to have the home inspected by a pest control company first. The professional will be able to determine if the infestation is small enough for you to treat yourself or if you should hire professionals for bed bug removal.

If your home does not require professional assistance, make sure that you are prepared to spend a lot of time on this project. It can take several hours and multiple treatments before all the bugs are gone. Also, consider protecting your belongings during treatment with heavy plastic bags or boxes so they do not get damaged by insecticide sprays while they are in storage areas like closets and dressers. After the initial treatment has been done—and all visible signs of pests have been removed—continue treating every few months until there is no evidence of bed bugs left in your home length of time depends on how often these pests reproduce (about once every six weeks).

Conclusion

With the steps listed above, you can successfully eliminate an infestation on your own. However, we do recommend bringing in a professional to confirm that everything has been done correctly and that no new infestations crop up in the future. If you feel overwhelmed by this task or think that an infestation is already too widespread for DIY treatment to be effective, contact us today for a free quote. You deserve to rest easy knowing that your home is bed bug free.