Monday, September 24, 2018

How to Prevent your Home from Bed Bugs


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It sounds weird, but bed bugs are more attracted to the place where human blood and plant cellulose are present. This is the reason; it becomes very common to experience bed bugs in your house, schools, hotel or office. They take no time to make a new habitat. However, hotels are in the first rank in bed bug concerns. 

For every problem, there have been always a solution and same is applied to the bed bugs execution. There are several ways through you can get control over the bed bugs invasion. These ways are very handy and pocket-friendly.

1-    Clean your Carpets once in a week: Most of the bed bugs are basically found in the leg-end of the beds. The beds are usually in direct contact with the carpets. It is possible that bugs have made their home under your carpets. Keep them clean by washing them once in a week. Also, replace them every 2 to 3 years in order to keep the bugs out of your home.

2-    Replace your Bed-Mattresses in 2 to 3 years: You can never count how many bed bugs have infested in your bed. They are countless. Therefore, you should focus on the question “Where they are” instead of “How many are there”. You may think that replacing the mattresses in 2 to 3 years is a shorter life span but it is a smarter way of keeping the bed bugs away from your home. Also new carpets will give an elegant edge to your home.

3-    Cover your Mattresses with Protective Sheets: Purchasing plastic covers for your bed mattresses from the market, is the most affordable way of blocking the way of bed bug infestation. This will act as a protective layer for your mattresses as they are designed for the specific protection- purpose. Even if you bring the bed bugs in your travel- suitcase, protective covers will act as the barrier for the bug invasion.

4-    Use of Oils to Prevent Bed Bugs: You will be amazed to hear that the essential oils are around you. It includes cinnamon, lemongrass, clove, peppermint, lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus and thyme. The scent of all these essential oils helps in keeping the bugs away from your apartment. Just mix 7-10 drops of pure essential oil with ¼ cup of water and fill a spray bottle. Spray your scented water or mixture around the corner of your furniture and other areas of your home. Also, spray on your items which you take outside such as bags, umbrella, boots and luggage. Doing so will prohibit new bugs to enter your home.

5-    Clean the Mess: An untidy home gives more invitation to bugs. Be it a pile of clothes or clutter, it gives them a safe place to hide. Therefore, if your house has any area which is full of mess, then clean it instantly and keep all the items in the right place. This will lead to  minimize the hide out places for the bed bugs.

6-    Install the Door Jams: You must have had noticed that the new homes or apartments have pre-installed door jams. These door jams or door sweeps helps in filling the gap which becomes an entry-way for the bugs. If you have not installed at the time of building, you can now install them. This doesn’t take much time and money. Also, if your house has minor wholes or cracks, get them repair immediately.

7-    Remove Old Furniture: Furniture like sofa, dining table and bedroom are the favorite food of the bed bugs. Old furniture is more perished which creates the best habitat for the bugs and termites. Replace or recycle them immediately before it’s too late. 

8-    Check thoroughly Before Buying Second Hand Furniture: You never know the initial condition of the furniture which you are bringing to your precious home. Second hand furniture gains more risk of termite or bug infestation. Firstly, always try to ignore bringing any used item and even if you are willing to bring something which is already consumed by somebody else, then check it thoroughly. Carefully inspect the corners of the furniture. If you are experiencing any holes or something ash-type, just return it or treat it before giving it a place in your home. 

5 Best Home Remedies for Eliminating Bed Bugs
*    Steam Cleaning: Steam cleaning is a procedure in which ultra-heat is used to kill or burn the stubborn bugs. This is the best technique for such types of items which cannot be washed or vacuumed. Although, along with this reason, researchers say that this technique is more prominent than other ways. This is due to it reaches to every corner, small cracks and crevices and eradicates all bugs. Always keep the temperature above 140 degree Fahrenheit for better results.

*    Baking Soda: You will be shocked to know that baking soda actually helps in bed bug eradication. It dries out the bed bug’s moisture and keeps them to the death bed. Spread a layer of baking soda all over the house and specifically focus on the corners and crevices, if there are any.

*    Tea Tree Oil: As we all know, tee tree oil can be used at the time of viral and bacterial infections as it is antibiotic and antiseptic. You will be shocked to know that you can also use it in eradicating the bed bugs. Add 20% of pure tea tree oil with 80% of water and spray thoroughly to the affected areas.

*    Black Walnut Tea: It is among the best home remedies of diluting bed bugs as it has the properties of antifungal, antibacterial, insecticidal and repellent. By keeping tea bags in the corners, crevices, mattresses and other affected areas can eradicate bed bug from your precious home. 

*    Peppermint Leaves: Its oil has powerful effect on bed bugs and termite. By just crushing up dry mint leaves and spread all over the home will help you to immediate bed bug eradication. Repeat the practice every week; you will surely witness instant effects.