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Dan Terziev

How To: Get Rid of Bed Bugs

Updated: May 10, 2023



Insects that feed on the blood of animals or people include tiny bed bugs brownish oval insects. When fully grown, bed bugs are roughly the size of a seed. Even though bed bugs cannot fly, they can make rapid movements on surfaces such as floors, walls, and even ceilings. A month is all it takes for insects to reach maturity, and they may generate three or more generations every year. Bed bugs, which resemble little leeches, may cause significant damage to your property. All throughout the body, there is red bruising and itching. Exterminating bed bugs may be a lengthy process, so have some patience. Chemical and non-chemical methods may have to be tested.



Tiny bloodsuckers known as bed bugs are capable of wreaking devastation in your house. If they sleep with you, they may leave red, itchy welts all over your body. As eradicating bedbugs might take time and effort, it is essential to remain patient. Most likely, you'll have to experiment with various chemical and non-chemical solutions.


Bedbugs may be exterminated by following these methods.


Step 1: Identify all affected areas.

Look for them in the mattress and box spring seams and joints and the bed frame, sockets, etc. To find bedbugs by scent, some inspectors use highly trained dogs.


Step 2: Prevent the infection from spreading further.

To get rid of bedbugs, you need to do a thorough inspection. Use a vacuum cleaner to discover bedbugs quickly and easily. Use a plastic bag for anything that cannot be washed or dried in the washing machine or dryer. Leave it for a few months if feasible to assure the death of all bugs. Throw away the furniture if you can't clean it.


3. Preparation for bedbug treatment

Clean or discard any hidden items such as linens, rugs, curtains, or clothes before treating your house. Pick up any books, periodicals, or clothes that may be strewn across the floor or packed under your bed. Fill in the blanks if there are any. Caulk furniture and baseboards to prevent leaks. Use electrical tape to cover any exposed outlets. To prevent bedbugs from crawling on your mattress, move it six inches away from the wall.


Step 4: Different types of therapy

DIY Control: Cleaning with a vacuum alone will not eliminate a bed bug infestation, but it may help keep the population at bay. Garbage and clutter should be bagged and removed outdoors as soon as possible. All the bedding and linens should be washed and dried on the hottest setting in your dryer. Shoes, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, seat cushions, and cloth bags may all be dried for at least an hour to destroy bed bugs immediately.


Heat Treatment: According to some experts, heating the room may entice bed bugs from their daytime hiding places. At 122°F (50°C), bed bugs and their eggs will perish. The best insulators are foam mattresses, drywall, and even plain old concrete. A highly competent specialist is required for a successful bed bug heat treatment.


Pesticide-Based Bed Bug Treatment: This method is less expensive than heat treatment, but it demands a great deal of patience. Bedbugs that are directly accessible during your treatment will perish rapidly. While searching for a meal at night, bedbugs often touch pesticide by walking on it. This application aims to eliminate the nymphs before they mature into adults and begin reproducing independently on their own.


Step 5: Keep an eye on the damaged regions

Bedbugs are notoriously tricky to get rid of. You must first see signs that the bugs have moved on before ensuring successful treatment. Observe the damaged regions at least once every seven days for signs of activity. Put interceptors for bedbugs beneath each bed leg to make it easier to see any bedbugs that have survived.


Step 6: Take a break if necessary.

Bedbugs are cunning little slyphuses. Just when you think you've gotten rid of them, they pop up again. To get rid of the infestation, you may have to try a few different approaches. Professional exterminators are needed if they don't go away.


Step 7: Bring in the professionals at this point.

This allows pest control companies to make money by utilizing treatments you cannot get your hands on. They use insecticides that kill bedbugs as soon as they are touched and remain in cracks and crevices for an extended period. Heat treatments may also be used to get rid of bedbugs in a room.


Before they come, they should provide you instructions on how to get your home ready for them. You'll get the most satisfactory results if you follow their recommendations precisely. Two to three visits are required for professional treatments to function.


Controlling a bed bug infestation may be challenging for a variety of reasons. Because they are so tiny and adept at hiding in tight locations, they are challenging to find. Resistance to insecticides is increasing, making them less effective. Pest control is going to be needed by a lot of people.



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