Bedbugs can be difficult to eliminate when they infest your home unless you do your part by cooperating with the pest control company. The following tips will help YOU and your pest management company get rid of bedbugs quickly: Show
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Bed bugs have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. Bed bugs were nearly eradicated in the United States due to the widespread use of pesticides such as DDT. Besides, general pest management practices have shifted to only using pesticides indoors only when necessary. In the past hotels would routinely treat guest rooms with pesticides, and this would prevent a bed bug infestation. Bed bugs have also become resistant to many of the pesticides they encounter in their travels. However, using scientific advancements and a biological understanding of bed bugs, it is possible to get rid of bed bugs and sleep peacefully again. In this guide, we will explore the best methods for getting rid of bed bugs. We will discuss why they are notoriously hard to get rid of and how long you should expect the extermination process to take. Now: There are many different treatment methods utilized to kill bed bugs and you can weigh the benefits and negatives of each method. We all want a healthy home for our family; with a little boost of knowledge, you can feel confident in the bed bug elimination method that you choose. Whether you are trying to get rid of bed bugs from a single-family residence, an apartment, or even a hotel or nursing home, with the treatment options available today, it is possible to get rid of bed bugs. How to Check for Bed BugsDo you wake up to mysterious bites on your shoulder or legs? Do you suddenly see reddish-brown spots on your sheets? If you suspect that bed bugs may be the cause, a thorough inspection and prompt treatment can be the difference between an introduction and a full-blown infestation. Finding and treating a minor bed bug infestation is less costly and simpler than dealing with a bed bug in every nook and cranny of your bedroom. However, a minor bed bug infestation can be hard to find. You need to know how to check for bedbugs. Bed bugs are small, flat, oval-shaped insects. Adults are about the size and shape of an apple seed. Although they are not known to spread diseases, they crawl from their daytime hiding places to feed on resting humans. Bed bugs are small, but visible to the naked eye; an adult bed bug measures between 6 to 9.5mm. Bed bugs are usually brown in color, but after a fresh feeding, their body becomes swollen and red. Like other insects, they have 6 legs and 2 antennae. Bed Bug BehaviorBed bugs are excellent hitchhikers. They are often brought into your home in a purse, a bag, a backpack, or a suitcase. Bed bugs are most commonly found on and around the bed, but they can be located anywhere that has human contact for prolonged periods of time. Bed bugs can crawl into your bag on an airplane or train, while at the movie theater, or during a ride with a friend or rideshare service. You then bring your bed bug contaminated bag into your bedroom, and voila, the bed bug nightmare has begun. Although they cannot fly or jump, bed bugs are capable walkers and climbers. They can easily climb the metal or wooden legs of furniture to access a blood meal if there is even a slight texture to the finish. Bed bugs have been observed to walk 3-4 feet per minute! They hide in tight harborages during the day
and happily travel between 5-20 feet from their hiding place to feed upon their host. They locate a potential host by homing in on the carbon dioxide exhaled when we breath and the heat that emanates from our bodies. Once they locate a potential host, bed bugs pierce the skin and feed for between 3-12 minutes. What to Look for when Checking for Bed BugsBed bugs are so small and flat that they can hide anywhere that a credit card can fit. They are generally found close to the bed, where their food source is located, but as an infestation grows the prime hiding places become overcrowded and they expand their reach. When checking a room for bed bugs, carefully inspect cracks and crevices on or near the bed. Have a strong flashlight, a flat-edged object like a paint scraper or credit card, and perhaps a magnifying glass as well. To adequately check for bed bugs you may have to take apart the headboard or the bed frame. When checking for bed bugs, look for every life stage. By locating and acknowledging the presence of eggs, immature bed bugs, and adults, you can gauge the severity of the infestation.
Where to Check for Bed BugsSome common bed bug hiding places include:
While checking your home for bed bugs it is important to determine the breadth of the infestation. Continue to check areas further away from the source of the infestation until you find no evidence of bed bugs. As you check your home for bed bugs, be sure not to cross-contaminate rooms and actually introduce bedbugs where they did not exist before. As you check your home for bed bugs, make notes of where and what you find. Save samples too. Larger specimens can be scooped up and placed in a ziplock bag. For smaller eggs and nymphs a piece of packing tape is great to “stick” it to the insects. Then place the tape in a ziplock bag to secure. Now that you know how to check for bed bugs, test your skills the next time you check into a hotel room. Do this before you unpack any clothing and situate in the room. Lift the sheets and perform a cursory check of the mattress and bed frame. If you find any evidence of bed bugs, capture them and report the incident to management immediately. If you think you may have bed bugs, call Nextgen Pest Solutions. Our professionals can thoroughly inspect your home for bed bugs and our treatments give you the peace of mind to rest easy again. Are Bed Bugs Hard To Get Rid Of?The short answer is yes. This is not a problem that can be solved by reaching for the can of roach spray you keep under the kitchen sink. Even professional pest control companies generally expect at least two treatments to completely get rid of the bed bugs from your home. Why are bed bugs so hard to get rid of? There are several reasons that bed bugs are notoriously hard to eliminate. Here’s the deal:
The current bed bug outbreak in the United States began in the 1990s. It is not yet ingrained in our culture to be vigilant when staying at hotels or vacation rentals, or thoroughly inspecting used furniture that you bring home. One night’s stay in an infested room is enough to bring bed bugs home with you in your bags. Once introduced, it often takes several months to realize the itchy welts on your skin are from bed bugs. They hide during the day, and the bite itself is painless. An introduction quickly becomes an infestation. Resistance to chemical treatments, their cryptic lifestyle, and rapid rate of reproduction combine to create a situation where bed bugs are hard to get rid of. Stay with me here while we see how quickly we can get rid of bed bugs: How Long Does It Take to Get Rid of Bed Bugs?Getting rid of bed bugs is a process, no way around that. How long it takes to get rid of bed bugs depends upon which elimination method you choose, the severity of the infestation, and the thoroughness of the treatment. A bed bug treatment using heat kills bed bugs immediately, but there is no residual. A chemical bed bug treatment can take a few weeks, but it leaves a residual which provides continued protection from bed bug re-infestation. The size and severity of the initial infestation is also a factor in determining how long it will take to get rid of bed bugs. From the time you realize you have bed bugs to sleeping worry-free, do not be surprised if it takes at least 4-6 weeks. Regardless of the treatment method, you select, finding the right licensed and insured pest control company to partner with can take time. Interview multiple professionals and ask detailed questions regarding their experience, procedures they use, and their success rates. Before you commit or sign any contract, find out when they are available to do the initial treatment and ask about their practice for follow-up appointments if they are needed. Another factor that affects how long it takes to get rid of bed bugs is understanding that you will be responsible for preparing the room for treatment. Bed bugs hide in the smallest of crevices including the joints on your bedside table. Your pest control company will give you a prep sheet of things you need to do before they can treat the room. Allow yourself plenty of time to accomplish this before they come to treat you. Not only does proper preparation increase the effectiveness of the treatment, but insufficient preparation may also cause the company to reschedule/delay the treatment.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs FastOnce you have determined you have bed bugs creeping into your bed at night, you need to act fast. The longer you allow the infestation to proceed untreated the more expensive and time-consuming it becomes to get rid of the bed bugs. But don’t panic and throw out your mattress thinking your problem is solved; it is not. Here’s the deal: Educate yourself on the various treatment options and determine which method aligns with your priorities and budget. Generally speaking, getting rid of bed bugs completely is not a fast, easy, or inexpensive process.
Can You Get Rid of Bed Bugs on Your Own?Yes, you can get rid of bed bugs on your own. With patience, perseverance, knowledge, and the right products, you can get rid of bed bugs without an exterminator. Do-it-yourself bed bug control can fit nicely into your budget and schedule, but it is a large undertaking. Be warned though, that if you make mistakes during a DIY bed bug treatment you will find yourself in a cycle of continual treatment. This means you will spend quite a bit of money repurchasing pesticides and applying more pesticides to your bedroom and mattress than if you had called a professional. There are many products very cleverly marketed for bed bugs that will not solve your problem. As all DIY homeowners know, success is found in the planning and learning phase. Know the products you are purchasing and how and if they interfere with one another. Have realistic expectations, but with diligence and consistency, you can get rid of bed bugs yourself. Here are the steps we recommend if trying to get rid of bed bugs yourself.
As Youtube has shown us, we can do anything, including getting rid of bed bugs ourselves. With thorough inspections and applications, and re-treatments as soon the need arises, expect 6-8 weeks to a bedbug-free home. How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs NaturallyWhen treating a bed bug infestation, it is understandable to be concerned about the chemicals being sprayed on and near your bed. How to kill bed bugs naturally is a very common question with a somewhat complicated answer. Bed bugs are hard to kill; if the answer was as simple as spritzing lemongrass oil around your bed, the professional bed bug industry would not exist. A study conducted in 2018 found that professional pest control companies performed over 1 million bed bug exterminations in the United States with gross revenue of over $600 million. Bed bugs reproduce very quickly in the ideal environment of a temperature-controlled bedroom with a blood meal available nightly. A bed bug population can double every 16 days. They are small, elusive, and hide during the day, making it impossible to physically remove or kill every individual bed bug. Natural products like essential oils and other home remedies cannot kill bed bugs as quickly as they reproduce. Home Remedies for Bed BugsThere are many natural ways to kill bed bugs, some work, others do not. Completely getting rid of bed bugs naturally will take a combination of products and treatments. If you don’t eliminate the bed bugs, the infestation will continue and become more difficult to control. Before you attempt any natural home remedy for bed bugs remember that even “natural” and organic substances can cause skin irritations and reactions, especially if used in excessive quantities. We do not recommend using any products to kill bedbugs that are NOT approved by the EPA.
Natural Pesticides for Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
Natural Bed Bug Control with No PesticideThere are natural ways to get rid of bed bugs without chemicals, however for the most part it requires the assistance of a licensed pest control company. These methods utilize specialized equipment and are not considered home remedies for bed bugs.
What Is Cryonite?Cryonite is the brand name of the newest bed bug treatment. It uses special equipment to turn liquid carbon dioxide (CO2, one of the same elements we breathe in and out) into dry ice particles, similar to snow. A technician will then use a special nozzle to spray the dry ice on any surface where bed bugs may be. The dry ice has a temperature of approximately -110 degrees Fahrenheit, well below what bed bugs can withstand. It kills insects on contact and gets into the small crevices where bed bugs hide. Benefits of Freeze Treatments for Bed BugsInsecticides have their place, and we still use them in many households or combine them with heat or freeze treatment. But temperature based treatments tend to be more reliably effective, especially for severe bedbug infestations. Some of the many reasons that people appreciate temperature-based treatments is that they involve no chemicals, and leave no residue behind, making them safe to use around your children and pets. Since many bed bug infestations are often centered around high contact areas like beds and sofas, avoiding chemical treatments on these surfaces can give you extra peace of mind.
All of these benefits make bed bug freezing treatments better for residential properties, as well as many commercial properties. Only when a bed bug infestation is severe and in a small space that can be heated – like a hotel room – does a heat treatment make more sense. In most infestations, the benefits of Cryonite make it the method of choice, but our bed bug specialists are experienced in all of the various bed bug control methods, including heat treatments and traditional pesticide-based treatments. After an inspection of your property, we can provide recommendations for which technique will be best. We are also excited to explain more about the benefits of Cryonite bed bug treatments and the science behind this method. If bed bugs have been biting or have become an irritation on your property, call Nextgen Pest Solutions to take advantage of the industry’s most advanced treatment methods.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs at HomeMany people choose to try and treat bed bugs themselves. While this can work for a time, often bed bugs will not be completely exterminated and will reappear and the infestation will grow. After multiple unsuccessful DIY treatments, we find that people often spend as much money on treating bed bugs themselves as if they had called a pest management professional early on. We recommend speaking to professional pest control companies and getting quotes for the service. Some companies even offer to finance a bed bug treatment. Successful bed bug treatments require a combination of multiple products, methods, and reapplication. If you choose to get rid of bed bugs yourself, take your time, treat thoroughly, and retreat as often as necessary until there are no signs of bed bugs for at least 30 days. How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs In A MattressWhen you realize you have a bed bug infestation, a very normal reaction is to want to toss your mattress and box spring out the front door. Unfortunately, that will not solve your problem. Bed bugs are not only living in your mattress and box spring, but they are also living in your furniture, behind your baseboards, and in your walls behind the electrical outlets. They congregate in small crevices and come out for a meal every 3-7 days. You have to treat not only your mattress but any other area where they may be hiding. With perseverance and the right tools, these tips can help get bed bugs out of your mattress.
How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs In FurnitureBed bugs are excellent hitchhikers and they can go months without a meal. Bed bugs can infest furniture, especially sofas and recliners where people tend to sleep, bedside tables, and dressers. Be especially careful when bringing a used piece of furniture into your home, bedbugs can hide in the smallest of cracks in furniture. If you have bedbugs in your living room sofa or recliner that is usually a sign of a more severe infestation. With careful inspection and treatments, you can get rid of bed bugs in furniture; follow these tips to succeed.
How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs in CarpetBed bugs do not prefer to burrow and congregate in carpets, but they are very adept wanderers. If you see a bed bug walking on your carpet, they are more than likely traveling in search of a blood meal. Getting rid of bed bugs in the carpet is challenging because you can not simply spray a chemical on the carpet wall to wall. Pesticides that are labeled for use indoors usually have “crack and crevice” or “spot treatment (not to exceed 2 square feet)” on their label. For example, when you treat the room for bed bugs, you can spray the crevice where the baseboard meets the carpet. This is very commonplace for bed bugs to congregate. But, the label states that you can not apply the product to the entire floor. It is a violation of federal law to use pesticides in a manner other than how the label allows.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in ClothesFrequent laundering of clothes and sheets will not get rid of a bed bug infestation on its own, but it is an important step in gaining 100% bed bug elimination. Washing and drying your clothes on high heat will kill any bed bugs in your clothing. By taking a few precautions, you can get rid of bed bugs and their eggs in your clothes.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in LuggageBed bugs are frequently introduced into your home after a stay at a hotel or with a friend. Once you have fought a bed bug battle and won, you are pretty motivated to prevent a future infestation! Savvy travelers are becoming more aware of ways to prevent and get rid of bed bugs in their luggage. If you suspect you encountered bed bugs on a trip or want to prevent a bed bug infestation, follow these tips to get rid of bed bugs from your luggage.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs PermanentlyGetting rid of bed bugs permanently takes patience, thorough inspections, and often multiple treatments. Working with an experienced Pest Control Company that specializes in Bed Bug Treatments and incorporates the principles of IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, you can permanently get rid of your bed bug infestation. The IPM Institute of North America defines Integrated Pest Management as, “a sustainable, science-based, decision-making process that combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to identify, manage and reduce risk from pests and pest management tools and strategies in a way that minimizes overall economic, health and environmental risks.” A quality pest control company implements IPM practices into their bed bug procedures to ensure you get rid of bed bugs safely and permanently. An IPM approach to bed bugs means low-risk pesticides will and should be used but in minimized amounts. IPM bed bug procedures recognize the value of vacuuming, steam, heat treatments, Cryonite or freeze treatments, trapping, and monitoring to permanently get rid of bed bugs. Another foundation of effective IPM is communication with your PMP and customer education. Bed bug IPM relies on the homeowner to be vigilant in checking bed bug traps and communicating their findings to their Pest Management Professional. In turn, the PMP will ask questions and investigate how the infestation may have been introduced into your home. In determining the source of your bed bug infestation you can make adjustments to your routine and avoid a future bed bug infestation. Successful bed bug IPM requires a relationship with excellent communication between PMP and the homeowner; that is why your choice of pest control company is very important. Using these principles, you can get rid of bed bugs permanently. How Exterminators Get Rid of Bed Bugs for GoodThe best exterminators get rid of bed bugs for good by using a variety of methods. Bed bug elimination is never accomplished by simply spraying one time and expecting 100% elimination. The best approach includes an evaluation of the construction and structure of the room to be treated, the history of the infestation, and the customer’s concerns and expectations. There are many tools in an exterminator’s toolbelt for battling bedbugs, including chemical treatments, heat treatments, steam, Cryonite or freeze treatment, and mechanical treatments such as vacuuming and laundering bedding, curtains, and clothing. You will see the best results when the various treatment tools are combined to attack the bed bugs from all sides. When interviewing potential pest control companies, ask direct questions about the bed bug treatment options. They should be able to answer your questions about how they incorporate IPM (discussed above) into their bed bug treatments. Professional exterminators get rid of bed bugs permanently because they utilize scientific advancements, biological understanding of bed bugs and their behaviors, technology with specialized equipment, and their years of dedicated experience. Chemical Bed Bug Treatment – Pros and ConsThe most common bed bug treatment is a chemical treatment. Before your exterminator begins the treatment, you will be required to prepare the room for treatment. The pest control company will give you a prep sheet, but it includes things such as removing the bedding, clearing the clutter, emptying drawers, etc. During the treatment, your bed and headboard will be disassembled. Depending on the Pest Management Professional, or PMP, they should first utilize some form of non-chemical removal. Some Pest Management Professionals will just thoroughly vacuum the seams, tufts, and folds of your mattress and other areas where bed bugs are present. The goal here is to kill as many bed bugs initially, therefore, relying on pesticides less. For a more thorough initial kill, we recommend searching for a company that kills bed bugs with either extreme cold or extreme heat. Bed bugs and their eggs die immediately when exposed to extreme temperatures. By significantly reducing the population with either Steam (heat) or Cryonite (cold) before the chemical treatment, you set yourself up for success. The next step of chemical treatment is applying the chemical to areas where bed bug activity is present. By federal law, certain products can be applied to sleeping areas while others can not. Your PMP will utilize a low-risk pesticide that is labeled for mattresses, box springs, and the cracks and crevices of your bedroom furniture and baseboards as appropriate for your infestation. Bed bugs can hide in the smallest of cracks, so a slow and methodical approach should be used. This chemical will kill bed bugs after they come into contact with it. The product chosen by your PMP should be a residual insecticide. A residual insecticide means that it will remain effective where it is sprayed for weeks after it is applied. For example, if a bed bug egg hatches 1 week after your bed bug treatment and walks across the residual, it will die. Having an active residual is an extremely important feature of a successful bed bug treatment. The next step your exterminator will use to get rid of bed bugs is applying dust to inaccessible areas. The silica-based dust attacks bed bugs differently than the pesticide that was sprayed. This silica dust clings to the bed bug’s exoskeleton and absorbs its waxy coating. After about 14 days the bed bugs will die of dehydration. The dust may be placed in wall voids, behind electrical outlets, and along baseboards. Chemical treatments are the least expensive bed bug treatment option and are highly effective if performed carefully and thoroughly. They work best if combined with other measures such as mattress and box spring encasements and traps for monitoring. However, there are drawbacks to traditional chemical treatment. For severe infestations, a second or third chemical application is sometimes necessary. Research has shown that some bed bug populations have become resistant or immune to the chemicals being sprayed. With the resistance issue in mind, any chemical bed bug treatment should utilize multiple methods of extermination such as described in this article. In the last 20 years, bed bugs have emerged as a public health crisis. Much research has been conducted and innovative new chemicals and treatments have been brought to the marketplace that is proving highly successful against bed bugs. Freeze (Cryonite) Bed Bug Treatment – Pros and ConsCryonite is a non-toxic bed bug treatment that kills pesticide-resistant bed bugs and their eggs by rapid freezing. Using specialized equipment, CO2 is transformed into cold, dry ice snow, and freezes the pests to death. The Cryonite machine sprays CO2 snow at -110º F. Cryonite leaves no residue, is safe to use in or near most electronics, and is non-chemical and non-toxic. Since chemicals are not used, there is no risk of experiencing chemical resistance. Cryonite treatments are especially popular in sensitive accounts such as schools, nursing homes, and hospitals. With specialized attachments, the operator can apply the -110º F snow deep into crevices. The CO2 snow penetrates the underside of the furniture, bedding, box springs, and mattresses, freezing the bed bugs to death where they hide. The main benefit of Cryonite is that it is a pesticide-free bed bug treatment. However, that same benefit also becomes its major disadvantage. A Cryonite treatment alone leaves no residual protection against bed bugs. If a bed bug is reintroduced hours after a Cryonite treatment alone, it will not die. Cryonite is best used in conjunction with other treatment methods such as applying a residual spray and actively monitoring the infestation. Heat Bed Bug Treatment – Pros and ConsWhole house heat treatment is another non-chemical method professionals use to kill bed bugs. Bed bugs and their eggs die when exposed to temperatures of 122℉. With a conventional chemical bed bug treatment, you will wait weeks before the infestation is under control. If the heat treatment is done correctly, you can be bedbug-free that same day. The service takes approximately 8 hours and requires specialized heaters, fans, and temperature sensors. Your pest control technician will slowly heat the rooms of your house to a temperature of between 135°F (57.2°C) and 145°F (62.7 °C). Hot air rises; fans are used to circulate the air to ensure the entire room that they are treating inside the house reaches the bed bug killing temperature. A benefit of this treatment is you don’t have to seek out the bed bug hiding space and risk overlooking part of the infestation. All of the bed bugs exposed to this extreme heat will be killed. Heat treatments are a fast, effective non-toxic treatment for bed bugs, but they are not without shortcomings. Generally, a whole home heat treatment is the most expensive option for a bed bug treatment. Just as with a Cryonite bedbug treatment, heat treatments offer no residual against re-infestation. Most pest control companies highly recommend incorporating residual spray, mattress and box spring encasements, and active monitoring in conjunction with heat treatment for maximum protection. While the vast majority of heat treatments are successful, sometimes heat treatments fail. What causes bed bug heat treatments to fail? Generally, heat treatments fail to 100% eliminate bed bugs because of technician error. Many factors go into deciding whether heat treatment is appropriate for the infested space. Heat treatments work better in small spaces with low ceilings. Concrete absorbs an enormous amount of heat which affects the heat distribution to other areas of the room. If these factors are not accounted for properly the room will not reach the temperature necessary to get rid of the bed bugs. Some researchers believe that the rising room temperature draws the bed bugs out of their hiding spots. However, it has been documented and observed that improper heat treatment can drive bed bugs further away, such as into the attic, making them much more difficult to treat. Steam Bed Bug Treatment – Pros and ConsMany professional pest control companies incorporate steam into their bed bug procedures. Most professional-grade steamers used by pest control companies emit steam at a temperature of greater than 212℉. Bed bugs and their eggs die at 122℉. The heat from the steam penetrates a few inches into soft surfaces like your mattress and box spring, cracks and crevices of furniture, and baseboards. Slow methodical passes with the steamer are necessary to effectively kill bed bugs; a 1” per second rate is recommended. Only bed bugs that are directly exposed to the steam will be killed. If steam is your only treatment method, it will have to be methodically performed multiple times until you go 30 days with no evidence of bed bugs. As with all other non-chemical bed bug treatments, a steam-only treatment offers no residual. You have no protection against future bed bug infestations with a steam-only treatment. Caution should be used with steam around electrical outlets and electronics, and it may damage the finish on some furniture. For these reasons, we recommend using steam in conjunction with a residual chemical treatment, mattress and box spring encasements, and placing traps/monitors under the legs of your furniture. As you now know from reading this article, there is more than one way to kill a bed bug. Each treatment method has pros and cons as described above. For the DIY up for a challenge, we hope we have provided you with fair and unbiased information to be successful. If you want to team up with professionals, we hope we have given you enough information to ask the right questions when you interview pest control companies. If you are located in Atlanta, Georgia, West Palm Beach, Florida, or the Tampa/Clearwater, Florida areas and would like a free quote or have additional questions for our technical team, please call Nextgen Pest Solutions today at (470) 336-4315. You can fill out our form for a free quote, or chat with us live by clicking the chat bubble on this page. Our bed bug experts have experience eliminating bed bugs and would be happy to walk you through the process. Through customer education and IPM best practices, we have helped hundreds of people get rid of bed bugs from apartments, single-family homes, hotels, cars, and offices. Why is Cryonite is Better Than Heat for Your Bed Bug Treatment?
What is the fastest way to get rid of bed bugs in your home?Wash bedding and clothes in hot water for 30 minutes. Then put them in a dryer on the highest heat setting for 30 minutes. Use a steamer on mattresses, couches, and other places where bedbugs hide. Pack up infested items in black bags and leave them outside on a hot day that reaches 95°F (35°C) or in a closed car.
Do you treat the whole house for bed bugs?Insecticide treatments: An insecticide treatment in every room is effective when employed correctly on all surface and crevices. It will likely require two to three treatments to effectively eliminate all bugs.
How do you treat a bed bug infestation at home?Bedbug Treatments. Clean bedding, linens, curtains, and clothing in hot water and dry them on the highest dryer setting. ... . Use a stiff brush to scrub mattress seams to remove bedbugs and their eggs before vacuuming.. Vacuum your bed and surrounding area frequently.. What is the main cause of bed bugs?They can come from other infested areas or from used furniture. They can hitch a ride in luggage, purses, backpacks, or other items placed on soft or upholstered surfaces. They can travel between rooms in multi-unit buildings, such as apartment complexes and hotels.
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