subject: Effective Ways to Prevent Bedbugs [print this page] Effective Ways to Prevent Bedbugs Effective Ways to Prevent Bedbugs
People have been struggling with the bedbug infestations since decades now. These bugs have been a common problem since ancient times. Around 60's, they were greatly reduced in numbers, however in the recent times; an increasing number of bedbug infestations are being reported. To begin with, bedbugs are slimy little creatures which are difficult to observe with the naked eye. However, if you were to observe closely, they sometimes appear as tiny brownish dots on your mattresses or furniture. Also, they tend to reproduce in large numbers, which makes it even more difficult to eliminate them completely. We have listed a few ways to prevent these bugs from disrupting your life.
First of all, bedbugs are commonly found hiding under the bedding or furniture. Look around for all cracks or crevices and fill them up since these are the favourite hiding places for bedbugs. In order to get rid of bedbugs, you can also spray insecticide dust on all pieces of furniture. A few people also use an extra mattress cover, so as to restrict the movement of these bugs under the bed. Avoid purchasing used furniture or fabric, since there are chances that the used pieces might have the bedbug eggs contained in them, which would further increase the infestation to the other places around the house. Regular cleaning would also help you prevent the bedbugs. In case if your house is already infested, you can use steamers or heat treatments, which are proven to be safe and would kill the bedbugs instantly.
