Bedbugs: Methods of Treatment

By Renee Garcia

Bedbug treatment can be done in many different ways. And the most convenient for anyone will be hiring a professional exterminator for the job.

But there are many do-it-yourself ways that you can choose from: steam cleaning, extreme heat, insecticides, diatomaceous soil, and mattress cover.

Steam cleaning is an effective bedbug treatment. The only problem is that not all surfaces can be steam cleaned. Check first if the surface that you are about to clean can withstand this method.

Another method is by exposing the infested furniture, linens, or mattress under the heat of the sun for a couple of hours. Before you do this, you must scrub and vacuum the infested stuff.

It is important for you to know that after vacuuming the infested materials, you must dispose of the used vacuum bag properly. This is done by sealing the vacuum bag inside a plastic bag. And before putting back the exposed materials into the house, you must check for the presence of bedbugs again.

Have you tried using bedbug insecticides? These are also effective for bedbug treatment. You can buy these in dust forms or in sprays. Before you use the insecticide, it is best to carefully read the product label as well as the instructions. Also, you must be very careful in handling insecticides.

One more effective method for bedbug treatment is by using diatomaceous soil. The particles of diatomaceous soil have jagged edges. Any bedbug that comes into contact with it will definitely die. The soil is made up of fossils of algae that are single-celled. In using this method, you just have to leave the soil scattered around the infested area for some time. You can vacuum the soil to remove it after a couple of days. Remember to properly dispose the used vacuum bag.

If it is just your mattress that is infested with bedbugs, you can buy a vinyl or fabric mattress cover. This type of mattress cover has zippers along the sides. This seals the mattress inside making sure that no bedbugs will come in and out of the mattress. The bedbugs will not be able to bite you. Without food in at least 6 months, the bedbugs will eventually die. - 30195

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