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How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs - Bed Bug Pest Control Guide
The battle with bed bugs is psycological as much as it is physical. The
feeling of knowing beg bugs are lurking where you sleep and ready
to bite when you are in your deepest sleep of the night can be chilling.
Because of this fear I have found that many people misdiagnose
flea bites or other bites for beg bug bites. In fact, all reported
cases of bed bugs I have received are from tenants that never actually
had bed bug infestations.
If you want to learn how to get rid of bed bugs you must first identify
them. There are two ways to identify them. One way is by the bites
and the other is by actually finding them.
Bed bug bites are similar to masquito bites. They are a pinkish red
color and can be raised or flat. The easiest way to identify bed bug
bites
is by their pattern. Beg bug bites are often in a line or in a group.
Beg bugs themselves often hide on a mattress itself or within close
proximity to the mattress. Carefully lift the lips of a mattress and
look
for residue or beg bugs themselves. As beg bugs age they shed their
carasses and leave them behind. Their droppings are also often found
where they reside.
How To Get Rid Of Bed Beds After They Are Identified
Once you understand how the insects live and what they are and are not
capable of you will be able to kill bed bugs.
The blood suckers don't have wings and cannot jump. They need a walking
path to their victim. Due to their physical limitations, if you can
keep them from getting into your bed and be sure any that are found on
your bed are removed you will keep them at bay until they can be killed.
Treating Your Bed And Mattress For Bed Bugs
If you notice bed bugs or their residue on your mattress it is best to get a new
mattress
if you can afford it. If money is tight you can
purchase a mattress cover that is made to trap the insects. Before
installing a mattress cover throughly vacuum and clean your mattress.
Also be
sure to vacuum and clean your box spring and bed frame. Attention to
detail is very important, especially on the box spring and bed frame
because they
will not be covered. If your box spring material has a rip in it you
should sew or patch it as bed bugs could be hiding out inside of it.
Once the bed has been treated it is important to make sure bed bugs cannont climb onto it. Take the following steps:
- Be sure the bed is pulled away from any wall it is touching
- Be mindful of where the sheets are, the sheets cannot touch the floor or walls
- Make sure nothing that is touching the floor is touching the bed. This includes other furniture in the room.
- If any decrative decor or lighing is hanging from the ceiling make sure it does not touch the bed or bed frame.
Now that the bed bug's only path to the bed is the legs of the bed it is
time to make sure that the proper defenses are awaiting
any unsuspecting bug that tries to make it to you. Killing bed bugs can
accomplished by placing a tray under all legs of your bed and
filling the trays with Diatomaceous Earth. Diatomaceous Earth is
harmless to humans and pets but deadly to small insects. The
fine powder cuts the insects and also dries them out. Walking through
Diatomaceous Earth to a bed bug would be similar to us trying to walk
through a pool of broken glass.
Once your bed is throughly protected spread the Diatomaceous Earth
around all corners of your room. Since bed bugs can live for months
without eating be sure to keep up with the Diatomaceous Earth for a good
6 months. If you notice no bites for six months it is safe to say
you've mastered how to get rid of beg bugs in your house.
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