How Long Will Bed Bugs Die Off on Their Own?
WouterWhile it may be tempting to keep your bedbug repellent around, you shouldn’t count on it to eliminate the bugs completely. Bedbugs are cold-blooded and their metabolism slows down as the temperature drops. As a result, it may take up to two to three months for bedbugs to die off on their own. It is also important to note that bedbugs are nocturnal and feed during the night. This means that if you keep a light on, you will not scare them away.
Luckily, it is possible to avoid getting bedbugs in the first place by avoiding situations where bedbugs can spread to other areas. For instance, if you’re staying in a hotel, you’ll need to leave your suitcase on a suitcase stand, and wash your clothes when you get home. Also, you should avoid using used furniture until it has been thoroughly cleaned. Another way to avoid bedbugs is to use plastic covers over textiles.
One of the best ways to prevent bedbugs from spreading is to get rid of them as soon as possible. Many pesticides and other solutions for bedbugs don’t work, and they’re expensive to buy and apply. Luckily, some scientists are working on better solutions. They’re working on freezing bedbugs, developing a bait similar to cockroach bait, and even developing inexpensive infrared sensors and vibration sensors for automated traps.
