How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs From a Mattress
WouterIf you notice bedbugs on your mattress, you may want to spray it with insecticide. It is important to use a mattress insecticide that is made especially for mattresses. The chemicals in general-purpose insecticides are not effective on mattress bugs. Biopesticides are made from natural ingredients, which are less appealing to bedbugs. Citrus scents are especially detrimental to these bugs, and you can also use cinnamon, which has a scent that makes bedbugs scurry away.
If you’re not sure if your mattress has bed bugs, you can use a flashlight to check the edges and sides. Look for tiny red to brown spots. These are fecal spots that indicate bed bug activity. You can also check for bedbug eggs and eggshells.
If you don’t see any obvious signs of bed bugs on your mattress, you can try spraying bed bug deterrents. Just make sure you don’t overspray, and follow the directions on the packaging. You can also try to use duct tape to seal any cracks and crevices on your mattress.
Some people believe that replacing their mattress will get rid of bed bugs, but that’s not the case. Bugs may have spread to other areas of the house, and replacing your mattress with a new one is not the best solution. Oftentimes, a new mattress will be infested with bed bugs, and this could lead to a new bed infestation.
