Diy How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to get rid of. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests a few DIY treatments to help you battle an infestation.

Vacuuming is one of the most effective ways to tackle bedbugs in your home. Vacuum mattresses and all furniture around it, such as seams, crevices between frames and furniture, carpets and chairs near the bed. Make sure you clean every day until there's no more evidence of active bugs.

Another potential solution is high heat. Using a dryer on high heat can kill any existing bugs or eggs attached to clothes - just double-check labels beforehand! Anything labeled "dry clean only" should not go into the dryer, as this may damage them beyond repair.

If those methods don't work, try using freezing temperatures instead. Put infected items in sealed plastic bags (or tightly seal them in garbage bags) and place them in a freezer at zero degrees Fahrenheit for four days minimum - longer if possible - which will theoretically freeze out any remaining bugs or larvae living within these items. Once removed from the freezer allow time for melting outside at room temperature so that no live insects escape back into your home!

Finally and importantly, consider replacing your mattress entirely if none of these solutions have worked as it could provide more long-term relief than DIY treatments alone.

Bed bugs can be hard to remove from your home. Unfortunately, DIY methods usually don't work and may even worsen the problem. The most effective way to get rid of an infestation is through professional pest control services. Heat treatments and insecticide application are popular methods used by professionals for killing bed bugs, but must be performed correctly in order to be successful.

There are also natural remedies you can try at home such as vacuuming regularly, de-cluttering affected rooms and washing any fabrics that could contain bed bug eggs in hot water over 120°F (49°C). Sealing cracks around baseboards or furniture will prevent them from spreading further into your home's environment.

Remember: it takes time to eliminate an infestation and many over-the-counter products available do not actually work very well - if at all - so enlisting a professional pest control service is recommended if you find yourself dealing with a severe problem.