How Are Bed Bugs Treated?
WouterThe first step in treating bed bugs is to remove all infested items from the home. These items should be placed in the refrigerator or sealed plastic bags. You also need to empty the trash and recycling bins, and dispose of any paper/plastic grocery/shopping bags. You can also seal your personal items in plastic bags and dispose of them in the bathtub.
Once the infested items are removed, you can begin the treatment process by securing and sealing all cracks and crevices in your house. This will help trap the bugs in the home and prevent them from re-infesting the room. After you have done this, you can begin the next step, which is to vacuum the infested area.
Using corticosteroid cream on the infected area can help to reduce the itching and irritation caused by the bedbug bites. The milder creams are available without a prescription, while stronger ones must be obtained from a physician. After a few days, the infested area should heal and the itching will go away.
There are a number of different insecticides that can be used to treat bedbugs. Some of these products contain pyrethrins, which come from chrysanthemum flowers. Others are synthetic equivalents of pyrethrins, which work on the nervous system of the insects. Because bed bugs can evade the effectiveness of insecticides, many people may need professional help to get rid of their infestations.
