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These pesky little critters can cause a lot of sleepless nights and itchy skin. Bed bugs are small, blood-sucking, wingless insects that feed on human and animal hosts at night, which is why it’s so important to know how to get rid of bed bugs.
An adult bed bug is about the size of an apple seed. These tiny parasites that feed on human blood are often found in mattresses, bed frames, and headboards. Bed bugs can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
If you have bed bugs in your home, it can be difficult to tell if all of them are gone after using a pest controller, because some bed bugs will hide deep inside furniture or behind baseboards where it’s safe from insecticide or within walls where they are out of reach of insecticides.
Yes, you can treat bed bugs yourself with our Do-It-Yourself Bed Bug treatment, or you could use integrated pest management (IPM) methods. IPM is a combination of common-sense practices that can help get rid of bed bugs and prevent their return.
They can be brought into your home by you, a family member, friend or anyone visiting your home, especially if they have been travelling. Bed bugs have flat bodies and are usually brown in color, so they can easily hide during the day and night in places such as seams of mattresses, box springs, bed frames, carpet, furniture and headboards.
If you have bed bugs they will look for a blood meal every 10 days and prefer to feed on victims at night. But most people never react to the bites because their bodies do not react to the proteins found within the insects’ saliva. Also, most people will not realize they have been bitten unless redness or itching occurs as a result of the bite.
If you are staying in a hotel, check the bedding, mattress, and furniture for signs of bed bugs before unpacking your luggage.
You have two options when it comes to treating bed bugs in your home or business. You can choose to either Do It Yourself with a home treatment or you can call a pest controller.
Let’s talk about the steps you need to take with a pest controller first.
Consult with a licensed pest control professional to confirm that you have bed bugs and get help with an extermination plan.
The pest control professional will likely use a combination of methods to get rid of the them, including using insecticides, freezing, or heat treatments.
It is important to note that some people are allergic to insecticides. So always follow the safety instructions provided by the pest control professional. Due to the poisons in the pesticides that pest controllers use you may need to move out for a few days.
Your other option is a DIY home treatment. Our DIY treatment is non-toxic and a fraction of the cost and time of a pest controller. We don’t use toxins to kill, we use an organic powder.
When using a pest controller, the time it takes to get rid of them will vary depending on the extent of the infestation, how well you follow the IPM steps, and what insecticides you use. It can take weeks or even months. Unfortunately, the treatment often fails because they have become resistant to most insecticides on the market.
Our Treatment usually takes about 30 mins to complete. All you need to do is put a mattress encasement on your mattresses, then dust our organic powder on your bed frame if you have one, and then place our Bed Bug Barriers on your bed legs for instant and long term protection.
Moreover, they cant transmit diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV. However, you should get rid of them as soon as possible.
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The first step is to identify if you have bed bugs.
There are a number of ways to detect if you have bedbugs in your home.
First, look for physical signs such as:
– Bed bug skin shells and eggs;
– Dark spots (1.5mm long) on sheets and mattresses; and
– Bed bug bites are usually located on the neck, hands, arms, legs and back but they can bite anywhere on the body. These marks can be mistaken for other insects like mosquitoes, carpet beetles or fleas.
You should also check your mattress seems, bed frame and behind headboards and nearby furniture for dark red/brown blood smears resulting from bedbugs feeding.
Bed Bug Shells & Eggs
Faceal Stains On Mattress
Bed Bug Bites On Leg
Thoroughly clean your home because they like to hide in dirty places. Wash all your bedding and clothes in hot water and dry them on high heat. Vacuum your entire home and throw away the vacuum cleaner bag when you’re finished.
There are several steps to get rid of them.
– Vacuum your mattress and furniture;
– Wash all your bedding in hot water (at least 60 degrees Celsius) and dry on high heat for at least 30 minutes;
– Use a steam cleaner to clean carpets, curtains, and other soft furnishings;
– Call a pest controller.
If you think you have a bed bug infestation, there are several things you can do to get rid of them. Here’s a step by step guide for you to follow:
The first step is to identify them, they are small, reddish-brown, and oval-shaped. They can be difficult to see because they are very good at hiding.
If you suspect you have an infestation, take a close look at your mattress, bed frame, and headboard. Look for signs of these pests such as bloodstains, fecal matter, or eggs.
You can also use a magnifying glass to help you spot them.
First, remove all clutter like newspapers, laundry hampers, toys, and boxes that can provide harborage bed bugs throughout your house.
They can hide in clutter, cracks, and crevices, so it is necessary to get rid of any clutter found in your house.
The next step is to vacuum the area where the bed bugs are living. Vacuum all your carpets and upholstery thoroughly. Be sure to vacuum all cracks and crevices in the furniture and along the baseboards.
This will remove pests that are hiding in crevices or cracks where it is difficult to reach.
You should also use a brush attachment which can dislodge any eggs stuck onto carpets, chairs, couches, etc. After vacuuming, place the vacuum bag in a plastic bag and seal it. Throw the plastic bag away in an outdoor trash can.
The next step is to wash all your bedding and clothing in hot water (at least 60 degrees Celsius) and dry on high heat for at least 30 minutes.
If you still see bedbugs after following the previous steps, you may need to apply an insecticide spray.
There are many over-the-counter sprays that can be effective in treating bedbugs. However, always read thecarefully and follow the instructions.
Use a steam cleaner to kill them and their eggs is one of the best ways to kill them.
Put your clothes in a dryer at high heat for 30 minutes to 60 minutes. This will kill any bugs in your clothing. Steam cleaners apply heat of at least 60 degrees.
Even after you’ve gotten rid of them, it’s important to check for them every few months. This is because they can be difficult to get rid of, and they may return if you’re not careful.
You can do a visual inspection or use a magnifying glass to look for bed bugs. If you find any, take immediate action to get rid of them.
If you think you have a bed bug infestation, it is important to take action right away. Don’t wait until the problem gets worse.
If they are resistant to vacuuming and cleaning, you may need to use chemical treatments. There are several products available on the market, but you should always consult with a professional before using them.
Keep in mind that some of these products can be harmful if not used correctly. So, it’s important to follow the instructions carefully.
Types of Chemicals used:
– Pyrethroid Insecticides: This is a type of insecticide that is derived from chrysanthemums. It is effective against bed bugs but can be harmful to pets and children.
– DDT: This is a type of insecticide that was banned in the United States in 1972 because it is known to cause cancer. However, it is still used in some other countries.
– Carbamate Insecticides: This is another type of insecticide that can be harmful to pets and children.
– Organophosphate Insecticides: This is the most toxic type of insecticide and can cause serious health problems if not used correctly.
If home remedies and chemical treatments don’t work, you may need to call a professional exterminator. They have special training to eliminate insect infestations so they can effectively get rid of bed bugs in your home.
The best way to find an exterminator is by word-of-mouth from family and friends. That’s because products that are safe for the environment often aren’t effective against an infestations.
In addition, most environmental products can be harmful if used incorrectly or applied in excess by inexperienced people. So, it’s important that you use a licensed pest control company.
If they are not eliminated after the first treatment, you will need to repeat the process. Be sure to follow all of the steps exactly as they are written.
It may take a few treatments before they are completely eliminated. But, with patience and perseverance, you can get rid of them for good.
Our treatment is far cheaper than using a pest controller and a lot easier than using toxic home treatments that often fail.
The Bed Bug Barrier system takes around 30 mins to complete and gives instant and long-term protection from bedbugs. Unlike pest controllers or other home remedies, our treatment doesn’t need you to wash all of your clothes or clean your room. That’s because we only treat your bed, not your entire room. Our treatment will kill all of the bedbugs in the room when they try to access the bed via the bed legs, because they will be exposed to our Bedbug Killer powder.
Follow these easy steps
Its as simple as that to successfuly treated your bed where you will enjoy instant and long term protection.
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