Bed bugs are taking over the whole country, they have even been discovered in the Empire State Building for Gods sake! Thankfully any problem you find yourself having with these miniature vampires will be on a very much smaller scale but it can still be very disconcerting non the less.

To start with there are the itchy, red welts on your body, some people don\’t display any reaction to the bed bug bites but for the majority the unbelievable itching just makes a bad situation seem a whole lot worse. Next, you have to face the fact that your property has an invasion of bugs and you have to decide how to get rid of bed bugs as quickly and effectively as possible.

There are a few uncomplicated steps you should follow which will hopefully get rid of your bed bugs. However, if you are faced with a large infestation, in more than one room you may need to seek professional help.

Okay, here is how to get rid of bed bugs the do-it-yourself way!

1. De-clutter and clear the room. Get rid of anything you no longer need such as newspapers, magazines, books etc. Pile all this \”stuff\” into plastic bags, seal them securely and dispose of them.

2. Remove all bedding, clothing etc. and place these in sealed plastic bags also. Launder everything at as high a temperature as items can withstand. Items which cannot be laundered can be placed in your tumble dryer on a high heat setting for around 10 minutes. As an alternative you might use a steam cleaner to get rid of bed bugs in garments unsuited to laundering or tumble drying. Once items have been treated place them in fresh plastic bags, seal them securely to avoid recontamination. REMEMBER – you will have to check and treat drawers, closets etc. because bed bugs will hide out everywhere.

3. Once the room is completely clear, vacuum everywhere in a methodical, thorough manner this should include the bed, soft furnishings, curtains, inside furniture, even less obvious places like smoke alarms, light switches and alarm clocks have to be checked. It is essential that you empty the contents of your vacuum cleaner into a plastic bag and seal it closed as soon as you complete this part of the task.

4. Repeat step three this time with a steam cleaner. Bed bugs cannot survive heat and a steam cleaner gives an immediate and intense source. This should get rid of bed bugs at all stages in their development from eggs and nymphs through to full grown adult bugs.

5. If you find any small cracks or crevices in walls or floors now is a good time to have them repaired. This will get rid of bed bug hiding places!

You could take no further action and hope that you have got rid of all the bed bugs. However, if someone asks me how to get rid of bed bugs I always advise taking things a step further.

You can obtain a wide variety of bed bugs sprays and treatments but one which I personally have used and had a good outcome with is Bed Bug Patrol. It is 100% non toxic and works really quickly to get rid of bed bugs who may have escaped the vacuum and steam cleaners. From the same company you can also purchase fossil shell dust and bed bug traps. These are relatively inexpensive but will effectively get rid of bed bugs. In fact you can buy everything you need in a kit.

These steps show you how to get rid of bed bugs, but completing this routine once may not be sufficient. You may have to repeat the whole thing a few times before you can declare your home a bed bug free zone!

GOOD LUCK!

Author Bio: Bed bugs are everywhere! Make sure you know how to get rid of bed bugs successfully.

Category: Home Management
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