Got tiny dark spots in your bed linen or red marks on your skin each time you wake up? Then it could be that your room is infested with bed bugs. Before they multiply beyond control, get into action right away. The following are some simple yet effective bed bug control approaches for light infestation.
Other than your bed itself, these creepy crawlers can dwell in just about any spot in your room. They can survive on or beneath carpets, behind curtains, in your furnishings' tight corners, and many more. They can also nest and proliferate in cracks, such as those in walls or floors. Don't allow them much space for multiplication. Use blinds instead of drapes or fill those cracks with caulking.
Get rid of clutter in your room. Clean up floors, shelves, furniture tops and other exposed spaces. All of those clutters should go inside plastic bags, especially those out of fabric. Tightly seal them to keep those bed bugs from escaping. Wrapping your box spring and mattress in plastic will trap any pest already inside them. Also, it'll keep those outside from getting in them.
However, before using plastic wrapper on them, use the vacuum cleaner to suck out the bed bugs and the eggs on the surfaces. Do the same with carpets, drapes, corners and others. Afterwards, transfer the bag of the vacuum into a plastic bag, and seal tightly and properly dispose of. These insects can't survive extreme heat, so using a steam cleaner will also help.
Immediately place in the washing machine your pillow cases, bed linens, clothes, etc. But use hot water in laundering them to kill off the insects. Then place them in the dryer set at the highest possible setting that's safe for the items. Let them dry in there for about half an hour. Hanging them under the heat of the sun, preferably in the middle of the day, also works.
Get rid of any bug in storage places like drawers, armoires and the likes. Before placing back items in them, spray them with bleach or alcohol using a spray bottle. A non-toxic insecticide may also be used. Let air dry completely. It's also best to wrap items in plastic bags before storing them, to prevent re-infestation.
But if the infestation continues or worsens, it's time to call professional bed bug control exterminators. They will evaluate the degree of infestation, and take necessary procedures to eliminate them thoroughly. It's essential for these pests to be in check right away, as they can spread easily to other rooms in the house, as well as to your neighbors.
Other than your bed itself, these creepy crawlers can dwell in just about any spot in your room. They can survive on or beneath carpets, behind curtains, in your furnishings' tight corners, and many more. They can also nest and proliferate in cracks, such as those in walls or floors. Don't allow them much space for multiplication. Use blinds instead of drapes or fill those cracks with caulking.
Get rid of clutter in your room. Clean up floors, shelves, furniture tops and other exposed spaces. All of those clutters should go inside plastic bags, especially those out of fabric. Tightly seal them to keep those bed bugs from escaping. Wrapping your box spring and mattress in plastic will trap any pest already inside them. Also, it'll keep those outside from getting in them.
However, before using plastic wrapper on them, use the vacuum cleaner to suck out the bed bugs and the eggs on the surfaces. Do the same with carpets, drapes, corners and others. Afterwards, transfer the bag of the vacuum into a plastic bag, and seal tightly and properly dispose of. These insects can't survive extreme heat, so using a steam cleaner will also help.
Immediately place in the washing machine your pillow cases, bed linens, clothes, etc. But use hot water in laundering them to kill off the insects. Then place them in the dryer set at the highest possible setting that's safe for the items. Let them dry in there for about half an hour. Hanging them under the heat of the sun, preferably in the middle of the day, also works.
Get rid of any bug in storage places like drawers, armoires and the likes. Before placing back items in them, spray them with bleach or alcohol using a spray bottle. A non-toxic insecticide may also be used. Let air dry completely. It's also best to wrap items in plastic bags before storing them, to prevent re-infestation.
But if the infestation continues or worsens, it's time to call professional bed bug control exterminators. They will evaluate the degree of infestation, and take necessary procedures to eliminate them thoroughly. It's essential for these pests to be in check right away, as they can spread easily to other rooms in the house, as well as to your neighbors.
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