subject: How To Eliminate Bedbugs Using Simple Methods
[print this page] Although bedbugs can be very disturbing, there is no reason to panic if you have them. Even if your home is very clean, these determined and hardy creatures can still live with you. So if you do have them, it's not necessarily a poor reflection of your housekeeping habits. So if you want to prevent an infestation, or address one that already exists, here are a few effective tactics to combat these bugs.
Warning - Don't make these mistakes when you discover you have bedbugs. The following things may actually make your infestation worse! This is something you really don't want to do - Panic! Whenever you find bedbugs in your house, it's a natural urge to grab a can of insecticide and spray everything down. Don't do this! The insecticides could be harmful to small children and pets. Also spraying insecticide could actually cause the bedbugs to seek shelter and spread out to other areas of your home. One problem with trying to exterminate your own home for bedbugs is that insecticides are not meant to be used on bedding, mattresses or linens, and spraying these items with strong chemicals may cause you worse problems than bedbug bites! If you are determined to use spray, make sure you really get any cracks or corners, which are where bedbugs love to hide. Also be sure to read the instructions on the insecticide prior to spraying.
Using steam on bedbugs is very effective. Steam will actually kill the bedbugs. 120 F is how hot you should wash bedding and clothing which maybe infested with bedbugs. When dealing with a bedbug infestation, the simple task of washing linens and clothing at high temps isn't enough to kill off bedbugs. There are bedbugs hiding elsewhere in your home. Dealing with bedbugs can be a real pain but it really will be effective to take a multifaceted approach when it comes to eradicating them. If it's hot outside, you can also hang items in plastic outside in the sun for a few days.
Bedbugs are easily repelled using boric acid powder which can be found at a pharmacy near you. Using this white powder, place it around the area that you sleep, but not directly under the covers. To prevent them from getting in your sheets, placed this powder in pathways in cracks leading to your bed. A great bedbug repellent is boric acid which is typically used to kill cockroaches. You can vacuum frequently and steam clean your bedding, but if all else fails, an exterminator can definitely help.
Many people struggle to get rid of bedbugs. You may even have a few setbacks but if you are determined enough you will get rid of them once and for all. To be successful, you should include vacuuming and cleaning as well as other methods discussed here to get rid of bedbugs. If you feel you aren't making any progress, consider calling a professional exterminator for help. The best way to deal with bedbugs is to approach the problem in a calm and organized manner with a plan in mind. You will conquer this infestation and bedbugs will be a thing of the past.
