Exterminating Bed Bugs - How You Can Win Your Own War On These Bugs

The biggest problem you will face with bed bugs is that the little sods just don't go away! At least not without a good fight

. This can make exterminating bed bugs a long, and often fustrating task. However, a little knowledge goes a long way and armed with this knowledge you can successfully exterminate them.

The first and most vital step in exterminating bed bugs is to take immediate action if you find an infestation.By doing this quite often it is possible to carry out your own extermination process without having to employ the services of professionals to carry out the work for you. So, how do you successfully get rid of a bed bug infestation? Follow the steps below and wave good bye to these blood sucking pests.

1. Are Bed Bugs The Problem?

Establishing that bed bugs are in residence is the best place to begin. In the most cases the biggest tell tale sign are bites on your body when you wake in the morning. Also check for blood smears on sheets, discarded skins from developing bugs and so on. Do not limit your search to your bed. Carry out a search of the whole room including the more obscure places such as inside light switches, radios etc.

2. Time To Do Battle

Once you are sure that you have a bed bug problem the task of exterminating the little pests can begin.

It is important that you clear the affected room of all clutter. Put it all in sealed plastic bags and get rid of it. Use a vacuum cleaner and vacuum the whole room. I mean EVERYTHING! This will not only remove live bugs and nymphs but also eggs which are firmly stuck to surfaces on which they have been laid.

Next use a steam cleaner, these are fantastic weapons in the battle against bed bugs because the steam will kill bugs at every stage of development. Follow the same systematic method as with the vacuum cleaner and again steam clean EVERYTHING!.

The final assault in the form of a non toxic bed bug spray should be applied to all areas. This step is optional but it will act as an additional safe guard in exterminating bed bugs. There are a few options available with regards to organic bed bug sprays - choosing an organic spray which is completely non toxic is the best option where there are children and pets in the house.

So, there you have it the extermination of bed bugs - in a few seemingly simple steps. However, do not be fooled into thinking one treatment and you are done. It may not be enough to completely eradicate these pests. You may have to repeat the whole process twice or perhaps more before you can claim victory over the resiliant bed bug.

by: Magssno

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