How to Keep Termites Out of Your Mattress
WouterThere are several ways to keep termites out of your bed. The best way is to remove the mattress and the frame. You should also clean the seams of the mattress separately with a vacuum cleaner.
Termites will not directly attack the mattress, but they can enter the wooden frame of the mattress. Besides that, the termites may eat the organic material inside the mattress.
Termites love to eat cellulose. You can find it in many plant fibers such as cotton and flax. So, it is a good idea to avoid using products made from these fibers.
Usually, termites don’t bite humans, but they can sting and cause itching. They may even leave a bumpy red mark on the skin. Nevertheless, the sting is not dangerous and it should not be a cause of alarm.
Among other ways, you can kill termites by exposing them to sunlight. You can also put the mattress in a sunny location.
You can use a borax powder to eliminate termites. However, be sure to do it thoroughly. You will need to repeat the treatment every two or three days.
Another way is to spray a solution of vinegar on the infected areas. The solution should have about 15%-20% acetic acid. You can find it at a local hardware store.
You can also apply orange oil to your bedding. This has high amounts of d-limonene, which sucks moisture from the termite body.
In addition, you can buy a pyrethroid pesticide spray to kill termites. You can also make your own solution with a mixture of boric acid and water. The pyrethroid spray should be used carefully to ensure that it gets into all the infected areas.
