Out of Your Home
Out of Your Home
Out of Your Home
Bed bug pitfall traps
Blackout Bed Bug Detector, Climb-up Interceptor, Hot Shot Bed Bug Interceptor
Desiccating dusts
Harris Resistant Bed Bug Powder, Safer Brand Diatomaceous Earth
Mattress encasements
Mattress Safe, Protect-a-Bed, SafeRest
Plant-based insecticides
Bed Bug Patrol, EcoRaider, Ortho Home Defense Bed Bug Killer with Essential Oils, Proof 100% Bed Bug and Dust Mite Killer
Bed bugs are small, flat insects that hide in tight spaces like mattress seams and cracks in furniture. They are similar in color to an apple seed, but a bit smaller. Young bed bugs start off about the size of a poppy seed. They bite us while we are resting or sleeping.
Anyone can get bed bugs. Infestations are becoming more common, and once you have them, they can be hard to control. There are some things you can do yourself, but you may need to use a pest control professional to successfully control bed bugs. If you rent and have bed bugs, you will need to work with your landlord to make sure bugs are eliminated.
Some sprays may be effective if you hit the bugs directly, but insecticides alone cannot eliminate a bed bug infestation. Over-the-counter ‘bug bombs’ are not effective and may scatter bed bugs into new rooms in your home or into neighbors’ apartments. Some sprays may be effective if you directly hit the bed bugs.
Remember, there is no magic formula that will guarantee bed bug elimination. These tips are not intended to replace a treatment program by knowledgeable professionals.
Getting bug bites doesn’t necessarily mean you have bed bugs; you also need to look for:
For extra protection:
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