Getting Rid Of Bedbugs: What You Need To Know
The task of eliminating bedbugs may seem daunting when you discover them in your home for the first time. It's possible, however, to get rid of bed bugs with no need to hire an expensive team of professionals. Provided you are patient, can persevere, and have a bit of know-how, bedbug eradication can be achieved.
The first think you must do when getting rid of bedbugs is thoroughly clean the infested locations. The areas to focus on are furniture, suitcases, sheets and blankets, and hampers. Bed bugs also nest in rugs, wooden door jambs and moulding, picture frames and clothing. Be sure to examine and completely disinfect all the possible places where bed bugs might hide.
Washable items such as linens should be laundered with hot water. Items which cannot be washed should be wrapped in plastic and put under direct sunlight. The reason you want to expose infested items to heat is because temperatures of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or higher are needed to kill both the bedbugs themselves and their eggs.
The second step in getting rid of bedbugs is to set traps for rogue bugs you may have missed during your initial sweep. Sticky traps, which can also be used as mouse traps, are a good way to catch roaming bugs. You may also use natural insecticides like Boric Acid around door frames. It is not advisable to use insecticides in or around bedding or clothes hampers because they may be a danger to your health.
Bugs can be a major irritation in any household. In order to resolve this problem, you need to realize that some so-called methods are not effective so as not to add to your frustration by trying them and expecting them to work. For instance, bed bugs are a very annoying problem but aerosal sprays and bug bombs do not get rid of them nor does exposing them to cold temperatures unless the temperatures are below freezing for at least two weeks running.
If these techniques do not work in your home, you may have to consider hiring a professional exterminator after all. However, often times these methods will work and should not be taken for granted. Be careful about "bug treatment sprays" that are commonly sold online. Many of these do not come with proper instructions or guarantees that they will be safe to use.
Getting rid of bedbugs might seem like a daunting task when you first discover them in your home. However, it is possible to get rid of bed bugs without having to hire an expensive professional team. As long as you have patience, perseverance, and a little know-how, bedbug eradication can be accomplished easily. The first think you must do when getting rid of bugs is to thoroughly clean the infested locations. The areas to focus on are furniture, suitcases, sheets and blankets, and hampers. Be sure to examine and completely disinfect all the possible places where the bugs might hide.
Published November 7th, 2008
Filed in Home
