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.
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.