How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
WouterIf you are worried that you might have bed bugs in your home, you’re not alone. The problem is that bedbugs can be hard to spot unless you know how to look for them. This means you have to inspect the mattress, box spring, and other items regularly. While bedbugs aren’t thought to transmit diseases, you should make sure that you don’t let them get too far into your home – especially if you have young children.
A common method of removing bedbugs is to clean the bed. You need to scrub the bed seams with a stiff brush, which will loosen the eggs and shells of the bugs. You should also vacuum the bed area to remove any bed bugs. If you’re not sure if bed bugs are hiding in your bed, you can always get a professional exterminator to get rid of them for you.
The first thing to do is to check the mattress for bites. Oftentimes, bedbugs don’t leave bite marks, but they may leave an itchy patch of dirt or other debris. Also, you should vacuum the mattress thoroughly. Then, come back a few days later and check the bed for new bites or black dots. You can also look for bloodstains on your sheets.
Another option is using insecticides to kill bed bugs. Pyrethrins and pyrethroids are popular insecticides that are relatively safe and fast acting. However, some bed bugs are resistant to these chemicals. Other pesticides you can use to kill bedbugs include neonicotinoids, which are synthetic versions of nicotine. You can also use desiccants to kill bedbugs by damaging their protective coating.
